Is Arnott's Arno Shortbread Plain Biscuits Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • condensed milk
  • cream
  • from milk
  • butter
  • natural flavour

condensed milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Classic shortbread biscuits offering a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a tender, crumbly texture that often melts on the tongue; commonly served with tea or coffee, used for dunking, layering with spreads or toppings, or eaten as a snack. Customer reviews praise consistent taste but note occasional breakage during shipping.

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Ingredients

Biscuits: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Butter (Cream (From Milk), Salt), Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Salt, Condensed Milk, Baking Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Antioxidant (E307b from Soy).

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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

Arnott's Arno Shortbread Plain Biscuits is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

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Flavor
ButterySweet
Texture
Dry
Commonly used for
SnackingCoffee