Is JJ's Bakery Mini Lemon Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

agar-agar
sorbitan monostearate
calcium carbonate
natural flavor
dextrose
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agar-agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Palm Oil, Glycerin, Modified Cornstarch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Sodium Propionate (preservative), Malted Barley Flour, Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Xanthan Gum, Fractionated Palm Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Agar-agar, Citric Acid (preservative), Corn Syrup Solids, Mono- And Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate, Tocopherols (preservative), Soy Lecithin, Yellow 5, Yellow 6. Contains Soy and Wheat.

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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.