Is Peaches & Cream, Mango & Cream Yogurt Cups Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
PEACHES & CREAM: CULTURED YOGURT BASE (MILK, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, YOGURT STABILIZER [MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BOVINE GELATIN], NON FAT MILK POWDER, FARGO 420 [S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS, L. CASEI]), PEACH PUREE (SUGAR, WATER, PEACH PUREE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ANNATTO COLOR)., MANGO & CREAM: CULTURED YOGURT BASE (MILK, CREAM, CANE SUGAR, YOGURT STABILIZER [MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, KOSHER GELATIN], NON FAT MILK POWDER, FARGO 420 [S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS, L. CASEI]), MANGO PUREE (WATER, SUGAR, MANGO JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT)_FOR FLAVOR).
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.


