Is Muscle Milk Protein Chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • milk
  • sodium caseinate
  • milk protein isolate
  • calcium caseinate
  • natural and artificial flavour
  • vitamin d3
  • cholecalciferol
  • vitamin a palmitate

carrageenan

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

milk
sodium caseinate
milk protein isolate

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Ingredients

Water, Calcium caseinate, Milk protein isolate, Sodium caseinate, Cocoa powder, Vegetable oil, Resistant maltodextrin, Cellulose gel, Tripotassium phosphate, Sunflower lecithin, Potassium chloride, Dipotassium phosphate, Salt, Graham's salt, Cellulose gum, Modified coconut and palm kernel oil, Sucralose, Carrageenan, Acesulfame potassium, Ascorbic acid, Sodium citrate, Vitamin A palmitate, BHT, Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), Natural and artificial flavour. Contains: Milk.

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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.

About this product

Supplement · Liquid

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
DrinkingSnackingBreakfast