Is Twister 80ml Pineapple Ice Cream Lolly Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
concentrated skimmed milk
reconstituted skimmed milk
diglycerides of fatty acids

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Water, sugar, reconstituted skimmed MILK (9%), glucose syrup, strawberry juice from concentrate (5.5%), lemon juice from concentrate (5%), fructose, pineapple juice from concentrate (1.5%), soluble corn fibre, stabilisers (guar gum, locust bean gum, tara gum, carrageenan), concentrated skimmed MILK (0.4%), coconut fat, flavourings, black carrot concentrate, safflower concentrate, acidity regulator (citric acid), beetroot juice concentrate, colours (chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, curcumin), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids). May contain: SOY and ALMOND. Gluten free

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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.