Is vegan red Leicester Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey powder
from milk
proteins from whey
lactose
sweetened condensed skimmed milk
dried whole milk
natural flavouring

whey powder

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, dried whole milk, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, vegetable fats (palm, shea/llipe/mango kernel/kokum gurgi/sal), cocoa mass, lactose and proteins from whey (from milk ), whey powder (from milk ), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), butterfat (from milk ), salt, natural flavouring, allergy advice: for allergens see ingredients in bold may contain peanuts and tree nuts

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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