Is M&S Brandy Soaked Mixed Fruit Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Sultanas, Raisins, Red Glac� Cherries (Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Concentrated Aronia Juice, Concentrated Carrot Juice, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservative: E220 (Sulphites)), Brandy (12%), Diced Dates (Dates, Rice Flour), Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Candied Mixed Peel (Glucose-Fructose, Syrup, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservative: E220 (Sulphites)), Sunflower Oil
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


