Is Schwan's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Ice Cream Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • nonfat milk solids
  • nonfat milk
  • whey
  • milk
  • buttermilk
  • cream
  • natural flavors
  • mono & diglycerides

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Ice Cream: Cream, Buttermilk, Milk, Corn Syrup, Whey, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Nonfat Milk Solids, Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum. Peanut Butter Cups: Sugar, Peanut Butter (peanuts, Salt), Coconut Oil, Nonfat Milk, Milk, Cocoa (processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors. Peanut Butter Swirl: Powdered Sugar, Peanuts, Corn Oil, Peanut Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin. Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soy.

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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

Ice Cream · Frozen

Flavor
ChocolateyNuttySweet
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go