Is ASDA Extra Special Extra Indulgent Orange Zest Mince Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Mincemeat (44%) [Sugar, Bramley Apple Pulp [Bramley Apple Purée, Preservative (Acetic Acid)], Sultanas, Currants, Diced Glacé Cherries [Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide)], Glucose Syrup, Glacé Mixed Citrus Peel [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Brandy (4%), Sunflower Oil, Port (1%), Tapioca Starch, Spices, Colour (Plain Caramel), Orange Oil, Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Unsalted Butter (Milk) (14%), Caster Sugar, Water, Orange Zest, Salt .

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.

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