Is M&S Percy Pig Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Description
Soft, chewy fruit flavoured gummies deliver a springy bite and pronounced sweet tart notes. Reviewers mention varied berry impressions, nostalgic appeal, and addictive sweetness. Commonly eaten as a snack, shared in party bowls, or enjoyed at home during films; some customers note occasional stickiness in warm conditions and packaging comments.
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- not suitable for milk allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods
- dextrose
not suitable for milk allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
Soft, chewy fruit flavoured gummies deliver a springy bite and pronounced sweet tart notes. Reviewers mention varied berry impressions, nostalgic appeal, and addictive sweetness. Commonly eaten as a snack, shared in party bowls, or enjoyed at home during films; some customers note occasional stickiness in warm conditions and packaging comments.
Ingredients
Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Dextrose, Modified Tapioca Starch, Fruit Juice From Concentrates (3.5%) (apple, Mandarin, Elderberry), Acid: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potato Protein, Flavourings, Fruit Concentrates (red Grape, Elderberry), Gelling Agent: Pectin, Glazing Agent: Beeswax, Caramelised Sugar Syrup. Not Suitable For Milk Allergy Sufferers Due To Manufacturing Methods.
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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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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 1 ingredient that contains dairy.
Details →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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