Is Meiji - Hello Panda - Biscuits Chocolate (35g) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

skim milk powder
milk powder
additive derived from the plant
sucrose esters of fatty acids
disodium 5'- inosinate
yogurt powder

skim milk powder

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Sugar, Cocoa, Milk Powder, Seasoning, Vegetable Protein, Yogurt Powder (Dextrin, Skim Milk Powder), Flavour Enhancers (Disodium 5'- Guanylate, Disodium 5'- Inosinate), Leavening Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifiers (Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids, Soya Lecithin), Salt Malt Extract Barley Yeast Powder, Enzymes Papain, Alpha-) Natural Colouring (Caramel), Artificial Vanilla And Chocolate Flavourings, Additive Derived From The Plant And Synthetic Origin, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil) Or Plant Origin

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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.