Is TROPICAL SNACK MIX Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural & artificial strawberry flavor
  • dextrose
  • natural banana flavor

natural & artificial strawberry flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

RAISINS, PEANUTS (PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PEANUT, CANOLA, SUNFLOWER, SOYBEAN)), PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, SUGAR, SULPHUR DIOXIDE), PAPAYA (PAPAYA, SUGAR, SULPHUR DIOXIDE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5), MANGO FLAVORED PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, SUGAR, SULPHUR DIOXIDE, MANGO FLAVOR, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6), BANANA CHIPS (BANANA, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, NATURAL BANANA FLAVOR), STRAWBERRY FLAVORED PINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE, SUGAR, SULPHUR DIOXIDE, RED 40, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR), CHOPPED DATES (DATES, DEXTROSE), ALMONDS, HULLED SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CASHEWS, GOLDEN RAISINS (RAISINS, SULPHUR DIOXIDE), COCONUT, SULPHUR DIOXIDE)

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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.

About this product

Snack · Dried, Whole

Flavor
SweetNuttyFruity
Texture
CrunchyChewy
Commonly used for
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