Is Assorted Jam Tarts Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
whey powder

milk

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

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whey powder

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, STRAWBERRY JAM (17%) (Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Water, Strawberry Purée, Concentrated Strawberry Juice, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates; Gelling Agent: Pectins; Colour: Anthocyanins; Flavouring), APRICOT JAM (17%) (Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Apricot Purée, Water, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates; Gelling Agent: Pectins; Flavouring; Colour: Curcumin), BLACKCURRANT FLAVOURED APPLE JAM (17%) (Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Water, Concentrated Apple Juice, Blackcurrant Purée, Colour: Anthocyanins; Apple Purée, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates; Gelling Agent: Pectins; Flavouring), Palm Oil, Sugar, Whey Powder (Milk)

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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.