Is Mehadrin Rich & Creamy Premium Ice Cream Coffee, Rich & Creamy Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan polysorbate 80
nonfat dry milk
nonfat milk solids
fresh cream

carrageenan polysorbate 80

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Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

FRESH CREAM AND NONFAT DRY MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, VANILLA EXTRACT, BEANUT COFFEE, MONO AND DI-GLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CAROB SEED GUM, CARRAGEENAN POLYSORBATE 80.

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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.