Is Mi-Del Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
natural flavor

carrageenan

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Organic Cane Sugar, Gluten-free Flour (tapioca Starch, Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Potato Starch, Soy Flour, Potato Flour, Carrageenan, Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum), Organic Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Cocoa Powder (processed With Alkali), Cocoa Powder, Invert Sugar Syrup, Natural Flavor, Corn Starch, Egg Whites, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin, Ammonium Bicarbonate. Contains: Egg, Soy

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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.