Is Christmas pudding Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

vegetable suet
diglycerides of fatty acids
calcium carbonate

vegetable suet

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Suet refers to the fat found around the loins and kidneys of animals, and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals.

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Ingredients

VINE FRUITS (31%) (Sultanas, Raisins), Demerara Sugar, CIDER (11%), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), BRANDY 7%), Vegetable Suet (Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil), GLACÉ CHERRIES (5%) (Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour: Anthocyanins; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), SHERRY (4%), CANDIED ORANGE AND LEMON PEEL (3%) (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), ALMONDS (2.5%), RUM (2.5%), Barley Malt Extract, Orange Peel, Molasses, Lemon Peel, Spices, Salt, Orange Oil, Lemon Oil, Yeast, Emulsifiers: Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono-and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Spirit Vinegar, Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Palm Fat, Palm Oil. May also contain other nuts.

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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.