Is Arnott's Hundreds & Thousands Biscuits 200g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Sweet, colorful biscuit topped with multicolored sprinkles, offering a crisp, slightly crumbly texture and sprinkle crunch. Commonly enjoyed as a tea- or coffee-time snack, in children's lunchboxes, or at parties for nostalgic appeal. Reviews note its childhood familiarity and fun, while some mention it can be overly sweet for adults.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

natural flavour
gelatine

natural flavour

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.

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Hundreds & Thousands (8.5%) (Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Food Colours (Cochineal, Copper Chlorophyll, Turmeric, Paprika Extract), Spirulina Powder, Glazing Agent (E903)), Vegetable Oil (Antioxidant (E307b From Soy)), Wheat Starch, Salt, Gelatine, Baking Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Food Colour (Cochineal).

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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.