Is Bolands Jam Mallows 250G Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1)], Mallow (27%) [Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelling Agent (Pork Gelatine), Colour (Carmine), Natural Flavouring], Raspberry Flavour Jam (20%) [Glucose Syrup, Apple Puree, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Flavourings, Colour (Carmine), Anti Foaming Agent (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids)], Desiccated Coconut (8%), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Glucose Syrup, Raising/Leavening Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), 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.


