Is SMART BALANCE LOW SODIUM WHIPPED BUTTERY SPREAD, 13 OZ Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Light, buttery flavor with a mild, creamy profile; airy whipped texture spreads smoothly at room temperature and stays soft from the tub. Commonly used on toast, bagels, pancakes, and sandwich bread, and for light sautéing or melting. Reviewers note consistent spreadability, pleasant taste, and convenient tub packaging and easy cleanup.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

vitamin a palmitate
monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids
natural and artificial flavors

vitamin a palmitate

Dietitian note

Vitamin A can come from animal (fish liver oil) or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Oil Blend (Canola, Palm, Olive, and Soybean Oils), Water, Less than 2% of Salt, Pea Protein, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D, Beta-Carotene Color, Monoglycerides of Vegetable Fatty Acids (Emulsifier), Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to Preserve Freshness).

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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.