Is Gü Plant Spanish Lemon Cheesecakes Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
agar
natural flavourings

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Coconut Extract (21.9%), Water, Lemon Juice (10.3%), Palm Oil, Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Coconut Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Maize Flour, Modified Starch, Soya Protein Concentrate, Dried Rice Syrup, Agar, Starch, Coconut Sugar, Salt, Raising Agent (sodium Bicarbonate), Cane Molasses, Acidity Regulator (lactic Acid), Thickener (carrageenan), Natural Flavourings, Turmeric. This product is made to a vegan recipe but as it is manufactured in a facility that uses Milk, Eggs and Nuts it is not suitable for people with a milk, egg or nut allergy.

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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.