Is Higgidy Crushed Sweetcorn & Jalapeño Savoury Scone Bites 130g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

extra mature cheddar cheese
cream cheese
milk
vitamin b1
calcium carbonate

extra mature cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

Cheddar cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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cream cheese

milk

vitamin b1

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folic Acid), Onions, Milk , Sweetcorn (16%), Free-Range Whole Egg , Cream Cheese ( Milk ) (11%), Rapeseed Oil, Jalapeños (5%), Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese ( Milk ), Baking Powder, Cornflour, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Paprika, Crushed Chilli Flakes, Chilli Powder, Turmeric

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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.