Is Optimum Nutrition Protein Cake Bites Chocolate Mint -- 12 Packs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • calcium caseinate
  • nonfat dry milk solids
  • nonfat dry milk
  • milk protein isolate
  • whey protein isolate
  • milk protein concentrate
  • natural and artificial flavor
  • glycerin
  • natural flavor
  • nonfat yogurt powder
  • +1 more

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Protein Blend (Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate), Yogurt Flavored Coating (Maltitol, Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein Isolate, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Nonfat Yogurt Powder (Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactic Acid), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Glycerin, Syrup Blend (Rice Syrup, Grape Juice Concentrate), Isomalto-oligosaccharide, Chicory Root Fiber, Water, Sunflower Oil, Calcium Caseinate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sucralose, Mixed Tocopherols, Peppermint Oil, Yellow 5, Soy Lecithin, Blue 2, Contains: Milk And Soy, May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs And Wheat, Contains: Milk And Soy, May Contain Peanuts, Eggs And Wheat

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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

Optimum Nutrition Protein Cake Bites Chocolate Mint -- 12 Packs is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Protein Bar · Piece

Flavor
MintyChocolatey
Texture
CreamyChewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go