Is See's Candies Hawaii Assorted Chocolate, Lemon Truffle, Milk Chocolate Cream, Orange Cream, Pineapple Truffle Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CREAM, CHOCOLATE, MILK, COCONUT, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: HONEY, BUTTER, FREEZE DRIED PINEAPPLES, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLIN (AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), ORANGE PUREE, MILK FAT, LEMON PUREE (LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER, LEMON PULP, LEMON PEEL, LEMON OIL). GLYCERINE VANILLA COFFEE, SALT, FREEZE DRIED ORANGE PUREE (ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, TANGERINE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORANGE PULP, ORANGES, ORANGE OIL), FREEZE DRIED LEMON PEEL, ORANGE OIL, DEXTROSE, SULFITES, CORNSTARCH, ALMONDS, WALNUTS, PECANS, CASHEWS, EGGS, PEANUTS, HAZELNUTS.
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.


