Is Mentos Blue Raspberry Flavour Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- sucrose esters of fatty acids
sucrose esters of fatty acids
Dietitian noteSugar esters of fatty acids (also called e473) can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
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Ingredients
Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Reconstituted Raspberry Juice (2.5%), Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid), Starch, Thickeners (gum Arabic, Gellan Gum), Flavouring, Glazing Agent (carnauba Wax), Emulsifier (sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids), Spirulina Extract, Black Carrot Juice Concentrate.
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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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Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
Details →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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