Is Twinings Superblends Immune Support Blackcurrant & Raspberry Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural blackcurrant flavouring with other natural flavourings
  • natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings
  • natural raspberry flavouring with other natural flavourings

natural blackcurrant flavouring with other natural flavourings

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

natural strawberry flavouring with other natural flavourings
natural raspberry flavouring with other natural flavourings

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Ingredients

Rosehips, Hibiscus, Echinacea Root (10%), Blackberry Leaves, Apple Pieces, Natural Raspberry Flavouring with other Natural Flavourings (6%), Nettle, Elderberries (5%), Liquorice Root, Natural Blackcurrant Flavouring with other Natural Flavourings (3%), Natural Strawberry Flavouring with other Natural Flavourings (3%), Vitamin D

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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.

Where to buy

Twinings Superblends Immune Support Blackcurrant & Raspberry is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Beverage · Dried, Pouch

Flavor
FruityTart
Texture
Dry
Commonly used for
DrinkingBreakfast