Is TWIZZLERS Sugar Free Strawberry Licorice Candy, 5 Ounce (Pack of 12) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Maltitol Syrup, Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sorbitol, Cornstarch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Palm Oil, Salt, Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Artificial Color (Red 40), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Carbonate, Acesulfame Potassium, Mineral Oil, Lecithin (Soy), Adds A Negligible Amount Of Saturated Fat

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.

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