This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Sweet Smiles Hostess Mix Hard Candy, Hostess Mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Ingredients

CINNAMON BUTTONS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, INVERT SUGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR: FD&C RED #40. SPEARMINT STARLIGHT: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, INVERT SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1. BUTTERSCOTCH DISK: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS: FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C RED #40. STARLIGHT MINT: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, INVERT SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR FD&C RED #40. STRAWBERRY FILLED CANDY: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, INVERT SUGAR, WATER, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C RED # 40, PECTIN.

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
MintySweetFruity
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go
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