Is Pearson's Candy Original Mint Patties - 175ct Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Sugar , Corn Syrup , Chocolate ( Chocolate Liquor Processed with Alkali , Sugar , Cocoa Butter , Chocolate Liquor , Cocoa , Milk Fat and Soy Lecithin Added as an Emulsifier ) , Modified Soy Protein , Salt , Peppermint Oil and Invertase .
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.


