Is Biscuits ABC Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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lecithin
natural identical flavouring

lecithin

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Lecithin, often used in baking or seen in supplements, can be sourced from either plants or animals. Soy and sunflower lecithin are plant based. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Glucose Syrup, Iodized Salt, Natural Identical Flavouring, Artificial Coloring (fd&c Yellow No.5 (e102)), Fd&c Yellow No.6 (e110)), Raising Agents (sodium Bicarbonate (e500ii), Ammonium Bicarbonate (e503ii)), Citric Acid (e330), Lecithin (soya). May Have An Adverse Effect On Activity And Attention In Children Allergen Advice: Contains Wheat And Soya

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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.