Is Food Lion Fig Bars, Fig 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

dextrose
natural and artificial flavor
riboflavin

dextrose

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Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FIGS (PRESERVED WITH SULFUR DIOXIDE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CORN FLOUR, PALM OIL, FLAKED CORN, SALT, GLYCERINE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVES, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR).

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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.