Is Marketside Chocolate Babka, 16 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- monocalcium phosphate
- enzyme
- natural flavors
- riboflavin
monocalcium phosphate
Dietitian noteCalcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
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Ingredients
Chocolate Filling (Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Canola Oil, Cocoa Liquor, Salt), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Malted Barley Flour), Palm Oil Shortening, Sugar, Egg, Pastry Flour, Water, Orange Juice (Filtered Water, Orange Juice Concentrate), Invert Sugar, Yeast, Tofu (Filtered Water, Soybeans, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride), Powdered Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch, Cocoa Powder), Modified Tapioca Starch, Enzyme, Salt, Cake Flour, Light Brown Sugar (Cane Sugar, Molasses), Corn Syrup, Guar Gum, Natural Flavors, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Tapioca Starch, Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin, Modified Cornstarch, Xanthan Gum
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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?
An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.


