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

Is Starburst Candy 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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Description

Concentrated fruit flavors offer sweet, tangy intensity across assorted pieces; the soft, pliable chew provides a lasting bite. Commonly consumed as a portable snack, movie candy, party favor, or decorating accent. Customer reviews often mention dependable flavor variety and portability, with occasional notes about stickiness or uneven flavor strength concerns.

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Ingredients

Corn Syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Icing Sugar, Tapioca Dextrin, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Gelatin, Apple Juice From Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Colours (With Tartrazine).

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.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Starburst Candy | Spoonful