Is Birthday cake Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- propyleneglycol
- gelatine hydrolysee
propyleneglycol
Dietitian notePropylene glycol (also called e477) can come from animal or plant sources. It is mostly found in packaged foods like drink mixes, dressings, dried soups, cake mixes, soft drinks, and popcorn.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
Mélange de protéines (isolat de protéines de lait, concentré de protéines de lactosérum, isolat de protéines de lactosérum, isolat de protéines de soya), Sirop de maltitol, Glycérine, Isolat de protéines de soya, Substances laitières modifiées, Maltitol, Huile de palmiste, Collagène, Eau, Sucres (sucre à glacer, sucre, fructose, sucre inverti liquide, maltodextrine, sucre inverti), Gélatine hydrolysée, Huile de canola, Amidon de maïs, Fécule de manioc, Propylèneglycol, Lécithine de soya, Huile de noix de coco modifiée, Sel, Sorbitol, Huile de palme modifiée, Glaçage de confiseur, Sucralose, Extrait de vanille, Glycyrrhizinate monoammonique, Citrate de triéthyle, Bleu brillant FCF, Indigotine, Rouge allura, Jaune soleil FCF, Cire de carnauba, Arôme naturel, Tartrazine, Acide acétique, Tocopherols.
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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.


