Is Nature Valley Crunchy Canadian Maple Syrup 5 x 42g (210g) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • lecithins
  • natural flavouring

lecithins

Dietitian note

Lecithin, often used in baking or seen in supplements, can be sourced from either plants or animals. Soy and sunflower lecithin are plant based. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Nature Valley Crunchy Canadian Maple Syrup Cereal Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack option. Made with whole grain oats and great tasting ingredients, these bars provide nutrients and energy. The inclusion of whole grain oats makes them a healthy choice. Each box contains 5 bars, with each bar weighing 42g. No specific information about what people say about the product is provided.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Rolled Oats (60%), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Sunflower, Rapeseed in varying proportions), Canadian Maple Syrup (2%), Honey, Natural Flavouring, Salt, Emulsifier (Lecithins), Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Molasses

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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.

Where to buy

Nature Valley Crunchy Canadian Maple Syrup 5 x 42g (210g) is available at 4 retailers

AsdaAppyshopBritish Corner ShopTesco

About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
SweetHoney
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go