Is Mackays 100% Natural Lemon Curd Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Bright, tangy lemon flavor with a smooth, glossy, spoonable texture that spreads easily. Commonly used on toast, scones, pancakes, and as a filling or topping for cakes, tarts, and pastries; also stirred into yogurt or desserts. Reviewers note bold citrus character, consistent creaminess, versatility, and occasional remarks about sweetness levels.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

from milk
butter

from milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Whole Eggs (Pasteurised), Butter (from Milk), Modified Maize Starch, Lemon Juice (from Concentrate), Gelling Agent: Fruit Pectin, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Lemon Oil, Emulsifier: Polyglycerol Oleate.

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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.