Is Puffy Pastry Mince Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

diglycerides of fatty acids
dextrose

diglycerides of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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dextrose

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Ingredients

MINCEMEAT FILLING (41%) [Sugar, Sultanas, Bramley Apple Purée, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Soybeans, Currants, Dextrose, Tapioca Starch, Raisins, Water, Glace Mixed Citrus Peel (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Palm Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Black Treacle (Cane Molasses, Invert Sugar Syrup), Stabiliser: Sorbitol, Spices, Preservative: Acetic Acid, Rice Flour, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Thickener: Guar Gum, Apricot Kernels, Dried Glucose Syrup], Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Pasteurised Egg, Emulsifier: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.

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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.