Is M&S Collection Caramelised Pecans Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Crunchy, glossy glazed nuts deliver a sweet, toasted flavor with a firm, brittle coating and crisp interior. Commonly eaten as a snack, sprinkled over salads or desserts, or used on cheese boards. Reviewers note consistent crunch, indulgent sweetness, occasional stickiness, and suitability for gifting and parties during holidays and celebrations.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
diglycerides of fatty acids
humectant
riboflavin
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polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Pasteurised Free Range Egg, Gluten Free Flour (rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Maize Flour, Raising Agents (mono Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabiliser (xanthan Gum)), Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Glucose Syrup, Humectant (vegetable Glycerine), Confetti Sugar Sprinkles [sugar, Palm Oil, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Colours (curcumin, Riboflavin, Anthocyanin), Flavouring], Emulsifiers (mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Methyl Cellulose, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids), Flavourings, Salt, Stabiliser (xanthan Gum), Raising Agents (sodium Bicarbonate, Mono Calcium Phosphate), Corn Starch, Preservative (potassium Sorbate), Antioxidants (ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid). Contains Egg. May also contain Soya.

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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.