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

Is McVitie's Digestive The Original Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply.
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Description

Classic, subtly sweet biscuit with a firm yet crumbly texture, often described as crunchy on first bite and tender when dunked. Commonly enjoyed with hot beverages, used for dipping, snacking, or pairing with spreads and chocolate. Reviewers note consistent quality, nostalgic flavor, and reliable dunkability in everyday use and convenience.

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (50%), Wholemeal Wheat Flour (14%), Palm Oil, Sugar, Raising Agents (500ii, 503ii), Salt, Acidity Regulator (296). Contains Wheat and Gluten. May contain Milk and Sulphites.

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.

Where to buy

McVitie's Digestive The Original is available at 1 retailer

Woolworths

About this product

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Flavor
SweetNutty
Texture
CrunchyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast ItemDipping
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