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

Is Life Savers Blackcurrant Pastilles 180g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Intense blackcurrant flavor with a concentrated fruity tang and a firm but chewy pastille texture that softens when bitten. Commonly consumed for snacking, sharing, travel or as a quick movie treat. Reviewers often note bold, authentic tasting fruit notes and satisfying chewiness, though some report it can be overly sweet.

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Wheat Starch, Humectant (422), Acidity Regulator (330), Flavour, Natural Colour (153), Acidity Regulator (336)

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.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece, Pouch

Flavor
Fruity
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Life Savers Blackcurrant Pastilles 180g | Spoonful