Is Vitacost Shake Mix Vanilla Meal Replacement Drink Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 8 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • sodium caseinate
  • calcium caseinate
  • milk protein isolate
  • whey protein concentrate
  • choline bitartrate
  • vitamin b12
  • vitamin d3
  • riboflavin vitamin b2
  • +4 more

sodium caseinate

Dietitian note

Sodium caseinate comes from casein, a protein found in dairy, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

+8 more in the app

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Ingredients

Protein Blend ( Whey Protein Concentrate , Milk Protein Isolate , Calcium Caseinate , Eggs Whites , Sodium Caseinate ) , Sunflower Oil High Oleic , Inulin , Lecithin , Flavors Natural & Artificial , Oats Fiber , Vitamin and Mineral Blend ( Tricalcium Phosphate , Potassium Chloride , Magnesium Oxide , Calcium Ascorbate , Vitamin E Succinate , Zinc Methionine , Calcium Pantothenate , Sodium Molybdate , Niacinamide Vitamin B3 , Selenomethionine , Copper Gluconate , Pyridoxine Hydrochloride HCl , Manganese Sulfate , Thiamin Hydrochloride Vitamin B1 , Riboflavin Vitamin B2 , Vitamin D3 , Chromium Polynicotinate , Vitamin K1 , Potassium Iodide , Vitamin B12 , Folic Acid Vitamin B9 ) , Xanthan Gum , Glutamine Peptide , Soy Fiber , Guar Gum , Carrots Fiber , Mono and Diglycerides , Choline Bitartrate , Dipotassium Phosphate , Citrus Pectin , Sucralose

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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.

Where to buy

Vitacost Shake Mix Vanilla Meal Replacement Drink is available at 1 retailer

Kroger

About this product

Beverage · Powder

Flavor
Vanilla
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
DrinkingMeal PrepOn The Go