Is President's Choice Hot Cross Buns, Extra-Raisins 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.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk powder
sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

milk powder

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Bun (enriched Wheat Flour, Raisins (contain Sunflower Oil), Water, Sugar/glucose-fructose, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Mixed Fruit Peel (orange Peel, Glucose, Glucose-fructose, Citron Peel, Lemon Peel, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sulphites), Soybean And/or Canola Oil, Milk Powder, Dried Egg Yolk, Spice Blend (spices, Sugar, Canola Oil), Salt, Acetylated Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides, Enzymes, Soy Monoglycerides, Calcium Propionate, Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate, Ascorbic Acid), Icing (enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Soybean And/or Canola Oil, Soy Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate), Glaze (water, Glucose, Tapioca Dextrin, Sorbic Acid). May Contain Other Soy And Sesame

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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.