Is Mystery Hot Cross Bun Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
glycerol
diglycerides of fatty acids
calcium salts of fatty acids
calcium carbonate

milk

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

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glycerol

diglycerides of fatty acids

calcium salts of fatty acids

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Concentrated Apple Purée, Sugar, Concentrated Apple Juice, Rapeseed Oil, Yeast, Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Malted Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Glucose Syrup, Potato Dextrin, Fermented Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Emulsifiers: Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono-and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids; Strawberry Concentrate, Flavourings, Palm Fat, Wheat Flour, Wheat Fibre, Concentrated Mango Purée, Concentrated Pineapple Juice, Gelling Agent: Pectins; Concentrated Passion Fruit Juice, Humectant: Glycerol; Plant Extracts (Carrot Concentrate. Safflower Concentrate. Spirulina Concentrate, Blueberry Concentrate, Pumpkin Concentrate), Acidity Regulator: Malic Acid; Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid; Wheat Starch. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain egg, milk and sesame. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegans No artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives.

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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.