Is THE BAR UNDONE GRANOLA SNACK MIX Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
GRANOLA (WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, MILLED CANE SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, PROTEIN CRISP [DEFATTED WHEAT GERM, RICE FLOUR, PEA PROTEIN, TAPIOCA STARCH], VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], RICE FLOUR, HONEY, CHIA SEEDS, FLAX SEEDS, QUINOA FLAKES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, BARLEY MALT SYRUP, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [NATURAL VITAMIN E TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS]), SOY NUTS (SOYBEANS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT), HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SUGAR, CORN OIL, HONEY, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT), DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), AND VANILLA), ALMONDS.
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.


