Is SweeTarts Classic Tangy Candy Theater Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Description
SweeTarts are a classic candy that most people enjoy. The candy is bite-sized and perfect for sharing. This hard candy is both sweet and tart, making it a great choice for movie snacks. The sugar content may be a concern for some people, but overall, SweeTarts are a delicious treat.
Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- less of calcium stearate
- natural flavors
- dextrose
less of calcium stearate
Dietitian noteCalcium stearate used to be derived from cows or pigs, but is now more likely to come from a vegetable. If you want to be sure, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
SweeTarts are a classic candy that most people enjoy. The candy is bite-sized and perfect for sharing. This hard candy is both sweet and tart, making it a great choice for movie snacks. The sugar content may be a concern for some people, but overall, SweeTarts are a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Dextrose, maltodextrin, malic acid (DL-malic acid), 2% or less of calcium stearate, natural flavors, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake.
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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.
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Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Where to buy
SweeTarts Classic Tangy Candy Theater Box is available at 17 retailers
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Candy · Candy Piece


