Is Sainsbury's Mincemeat Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Apple Purée (20%), Sugar, Sultanas (20%) (Sultanas, Sunflower Oil), Raisins (10%) (Raisins, Sunflower Oil), Glycerine, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Apple (4%) (Apple, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Salt), Candied Mixed Peel (4%) (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Lemon Peel, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Vegetable Suet (Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil), Currants (2%) (Currants, Sunflower Oil), Spices, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid; Caramelised Sugar, Orange Oil.
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.