Is Hartley's Best of Raspberry Jam Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
raspberries, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, gelling agent: pectin, acid: citric acid, acidity regulator: sodium citrates, prepared with 35g of fruit per 100g, total sugar content 61g per 100g
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.


