Is PowerBar® Vanilla Protein Plus Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
cultured skim milk
whey powder
cultured whey protein concentrate
contains less than 2% of water, whey powder, yogurt powder
nonfat dry milk
whey protein isolate
calcium caseinate
natural flavor
yogurt powder

milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Soy Protein Isolate, Maltitol, Calcium Caseinate, Inulin, Fructose, Sugar, Whey Protein Isolate, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cane Invert Syrup, Nonfat Dry Milk, Canola Oil, Contains Less Than 2% of Water, Whey Powder, Yogurt Powder (Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate, Cultured Skim Milk), Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Almond Butter, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Vanilla

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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.