Is MORINAGA, HI-CHEW, FRUIT CHEWS, STRAWBERRY, STRAWBERRY Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, GELATIN DL-MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, STRAWBERRY JAM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, STRAWBERRY CONCENTRATED JUICE EMULSIFIERS (SUCROSE FATTY ACID ESTERS, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE PURPLE SWEET POTATO JUICE.
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.


