Is Planta Bar Plant Protein Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • dextrose
  • monoglycerides
  • natural flavors

dextrose

Dietitian note

Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Maple Syrup, Peanut Butter [Peanuts Sugar, Contains, 2% or less of: Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (Cottonseed, Soyber Rapeseed), Dextrose, Salt, Molasses, Monoglycerides), Palm Of Brown Rice Protein, Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil, Natural Flamm, Natural Flavors, Pea Protein Isolate Whole Oat Flour (Whole Grain Oats).

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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

Protein Bar · Bar

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