Is Stephens Gourmet Cocoa Hot Smores - 16 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • a milk derivative
  • sodium caseinate
  • dairy product solids
  • diglycerides
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • natural flavor
  • gelatin

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

Sugar, Dairy Product Solids, Marshmallow Bits (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Cornstarch, Gelatin, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Artificial Flavor, Natural Flavor, Blue 1), Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Cocoa -Processed With Alkali, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Salt, Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative), Mono And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Carrageenan

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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.

Where to buy

Stephens Gourmet Cocoa Hot Smores - 16 Oz is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Beverage · Powder

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Drinking