Is Rice gluten free cereal, Chex Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Light, crisp squares deliver a mild toasted flavor and an airy, crunchy texture that many reviewers say remains firm briefly when combined with liquids. Common uses include breakfast bowls, snack mixes, party mixes, and recipe additions. Reviews note consistent packaging, easy portioning, and occasional comments about blandness needing added seasoning.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

polysorbate 80
calcium pantothenate
calcium carbonate

polysorbate 80

Dietitian note

Sorbitanmonooleate (also called polysorbate 80) can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Rice, Rice Flour, Sugar, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Refiner's Molasses, Polysorbate 80 (Emulsifier), Sodium hexametaphosphate, Tocopherols And Bht (To Preserve Freshness), Vitamins & Minerals: Iron, Folic Acid, Niacinamide (Niacin), Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)

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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.