Is Sweet Loren's Puff Pastry Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

Flaky, mildly rich flavor with layered, crisp texture when baked; commonly used for savory tarts, turnovers, appetizers, and sweet pastries. Customers often note easy handling, reliable puff and golden finish, while some report variable rise or uneven browning across batches. Suitable for quick homemade hors d'oeuvres and desserts and brunches.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

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Dietitian note

Enzymes are proteins added to foods as a modifier. They can come from animal, plant, or fungal sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Water, Flour (rice, Pea, Buckwheat), Corn Starch, Palm Oil, Plant Fibers (potato, Rice, Pea, Psyllium), Rapeseed Oil, Ethyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (thickener), Natural Flavor, Enzyme, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

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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.