Is Percy Pig You Give Me Butterflies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment
  • dextrose

not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

dextrose

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Ingredients

Glucose syrup, sugar, modified potato starch, apple juice from concentrate (5%), dextrose, modified tapioca starch, potato protein, acid: citric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, flavourings, sunflower oil, fruit, vegetable, and plant concentrates (black carrot, safflower, lemon, sweet potato, blueberries, radish, apple, blackcurrant), gelling agent: pectin, glazing agent: carnauba wax, spirulina concentrate. Prepared to a vegan recipe. Not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment.

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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.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
Fruity
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
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