Is Life Savers Bananas | 160g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Banana flavored hard candy presents a sweet, intensely artificial banana taste with a firm, smooth exterior that dissolves slowly; customers report nostalgic appeal, convenient pocket portability and use in candy dishes or party favors, though some reviews mention overly sweet or synthetic notes and variable freshness between packages and sizes.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

natural flavour
gelatine

natural flavour

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Invert Syrup, Gelatine, Natural Flavour, Natural Colour (100), Processing Aid (Wheat Starch).

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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.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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