Is Kasugai Peach Gummy Candy, 1.76 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Starch Syrup, Sugar, Concentrated Peach Juice, Gelatin, Oblate Powder (Potato, Corn, Soybean), D-Sorbitol, Acidulant (Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Pectin, Carnauba Wax, Emulsifier [Glycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Lecithin (Soybean)], Coloring (FD&C Red 40).
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.


