Is Plain Bagel Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • calcium carbonate

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

sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
diglycerides of fatty acids
calcium carbonate

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Barley Malt Vinegar, Sunflower Oil, Malted Barley, Thickener: Guar Gum; Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Improver (Soya Flour, Acidity Regulator: Calcium Carbonate; Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate; Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Enzymes (contains Wheat)). llergy Advice r allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see Bredients in bold. May also contain Egg, Milk, Nuts and ame.

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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.

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