Is M&S Food Redcurrant Puffs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
dried whole milk

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Wheat flour (contains gluten), invert sugar syrup, palm oil, nut sugar, sunflower oil, concentrated fruit juice (redcurrant, blackcurrant, cherry), salt, gelling agent: pectins (from fruit), acidity regulator: citric acid, dried whole milk, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin. Ingredients in bold. Not suitable for nut and egg allergy. Contains Wheatflour, Gluten, Milk.

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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.