Is Sainsbury's Free From Stem Ginger & Dark Chocolate Cookies, Taste the Difference 150g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.

Description

Deep bittersweet flavor complemented by warm, peppery spice; crunchy edges give way to a slightly chewy center studded with candied pieces. Reviewers commonly note bold, balanced taste and satisfying texture. Often eaten with tea or coffee, served as an after-dinner treat, or offered as a casual snack during social gatherings.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

butter
cows' milk
salted butter

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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cows' milk

salted butter

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Belgian Dark Chocolate (35%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Cocoa Butter*, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin; Flavouring), Candied Stem Ginger (17%) (Ginger, Sugar), Salted Butter (13%) (Butter (Cows' Milk ), Salt), Cornflour, Sugar, Tapioca Flour, Gluten Free Oats , Rice Flour, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Ammonium Carbonates; Ginger Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Nutmeg, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum; Lemon Oil. *This Sainsbury's product supports more responsible cocoa farming. Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa is grown with care for people and the environment. For more information: www.ra.org Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 47% minimum.

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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.