Is UNIBIC, ANZAC BISCUIT Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, OATS, DESICCATED COCONUT (PRESERVATIVE SODIUM METABISULPHITE TO PROMOTE COLOUR RETENTION), PARTIALLY INVERTED SUGAR SYRUP, BUTTER [CREAM (MILK), SALT], PALM OIL & FATS [ANTIOXIDANT TOCOPHEROLS CONCENTRATE, MIXED (SOY)], BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT.
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.


