Is Trader Joe's Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists 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

Trader Joe's Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists have gained popularity among consumers due to their delicious flavor. People really enjoy the taste of these licorice twists. The product details and any specific information about what people say about the product are not provided.

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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

Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Glycerine, Natural Flavors, Rice Bran Oil, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Salt, Color (fruit And Vegetable Juice Concentrates), Licorice Paste (licorice Extract, Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup, Molasses), Confectioner's Shellac. Contains Wheat. May Contain Traces Of Milk, Soy, And Coconut.

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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.