Is Trader Joe's Fruity Gummy Candies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

These raw nuts offer a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a firm, crunchy texture and smooth, creamy finish. Commonly eaten as a snack, added to baking, salads, trail mixes, or roasted. Reviews cite consistent size and freshness, occasional stale batches, and mixed comments about packaging, value, shipping reliability, and availability.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
natural flavors

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup (corn, Wheat), Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Modified Pea Starch, Citric Acid (acidulant), Mango Puree, Fruit Juice Concentrates (watermelon, Blueberry, Pineapple), Natural Flavors, Vegetable Juice For Color, Glazing Agent (sunflower Oil, Beeswax), Fruit Juice For Color, Spirulina Extract For Color. Contains Wheat. May Contain Traces Of Milk.

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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.