Is Sainsbury's 4 Orange & Almond Mincemeat Slices Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Mincemeat (33%) (sugar, Apple Puree, Raisins, Sultanas, Glucose Syrup, Currants, Palm Oil, Orange Peel, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Rice Flour, Acidity Regulators: Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Coriander, Ginger, Sunflower Oil, Cassia, Caraway, Cloves, Nutmeg, Lemon Peel, Orange Oil, Water, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Sugar, Egg, Ground Almond, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Tapioca Starch, Gluten Free Oats, Glucose Syrup, Oligofructose Syrup, Flaked Almonds (2%), Dextrose, Orange Oil, Thickener: Xanthan Gum, Flavouring, Emulsifier: Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Ascorbic Acid, Cornflour, Raising Agents: Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Carbonates, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid, Colour: Lutein. Contains Almonds, Sulphur Dioxide, Oats, Egg.
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.