Is SWEET & SOUR WATERMELON FRUIT CHEWS, SWEET & SOUR WATERMELON Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • sorbitan monostearate
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • sucrose fatty acid esters
  • of gelatin

sorbitan monostearate

Dietitian note

Sorbitan monostearate (also called e491) is an emulsifier that can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bright sweet tart melon flavor with tang followed by a sugary finish; soft, chewy texture that yields but can become sticky in warm conditions. Commonly eaten as a casual snack, shared at parties or during movie nights, included in candy mixes; reviewers often note bold flavor, occasional stickiness, and value.

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Oil), Less Than 2% Of Gelatin, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Purple Carrot Juice Concentrate (Color), Watermelon Juice Powder, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters, Sorbitan Monostearate, Beta-carotene (Color), Soy Lecithin

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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

SWEET & SOUR WATERMELON FRUIT CHEWS, SWEET & SOUR WATERMELON is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
SweetFruityTangy
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go