Is Gem Gourmet Fruit Mix 375G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Sultanas (25%), Flame Raisins (25%), Golden Raisins (10%), Diced Apricots (9.7%), Sugar, Currants (5%), Glucose Fructose Syrup, Cherries (4.6%), Pineapple (4.3%), Orange Peel (4.1%), Lemon Peel (1%), Sunflower Oil, Rice Flour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservatives ( Sulphur Dioxide , Sulphur Metabisulphite ), Colour (Erythrosine)

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.

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