Is Paskesz Candy Skittles Candies, 4.4 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Kernel Oil, Tartaric Acid, Modified Food Starch, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Flavors, Fd&c Red 40, Sodium Citrate, Carnauba Wax, Turmeric, Fd&c Blue 2, Titanium Dioxide (For Color), Beta-carotene (For Color), Blue 1
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.


