Is Morinaga Hi Chew Reduced Sugar 30% Less Sugar Mango & Strawberry Flavors 60g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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sorbitan monostearate
sucrose fatty acid esters
malic acid natural and artificial flavors
gelatin

sorbitan monostearate

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Sorbitan monostearate (also called e491) is an emulsifier that 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, Maltosyltrehalose Syrup, Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Oil), Inulin, Glucose Syrup, Less than 2% of Acacia Gum, Gelatin, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters, Citric Acid, Malic Acid Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sorbitan Monostearate, Mango Puree, Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Fruit Juice Concentrate (Color), Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color), Beta-Carotene (Color), Soy Lecithin.

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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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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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