Is ASDA 6 Strawberry Fruit & Grain Bars 6 x 37g (222g) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that may not comply.

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calcium carbonate
vitamin a
glycerol
humectant
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calcium carbonate

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Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (19%) [Wheat Flour, Niacin (B3), Iron, Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Folic Acid (B9)], Strawberry Purée (8%), Vegetable Oils [Sunflower, Cotton Seed], Humectant (Glycerol), Water, Oat Bran (4%), Pasteurised Egg, Raisins, Molasses, Oats (4%), Brown Sugar, Oat Flour (3%), Calcium Carbonate, Invert Sugar Syrup, Modified Maize Starch, Gelling Agent (Pectins), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate), Raising Agents (Potassium Carbonates, Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates, Calcium Phosphates), Firming Agent (Calcium Phosphates), Stabiliser (Cellulose Gum), Salt, Flavouring, Colours (Annatto Norbixin, Anthocyanins), Maize Starch, Niacin (B3), Folic Acid, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Thiamin (B1), Vitamin A

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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.