Is VEGETABLE SHORTENING 250GM Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

The 250 g tub offers a neutral, subtle flavor and a smooth, pliable texture ideal for creating flaky pie crusts, tender biscuits, and crisp cookies. Common uses include greasing pans, layering pastries, and creaming into batters. Reviewers note consistent performance, easy measuring, and reliable results in baked goods, and convenience.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

soya bean lecithin

soya bean lecithin

Dietitian note

Lecithin, often used in baking or seen in supplements, can be sourced from either plants or animals. Soy and sunflower lecithin are plant based. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Hydrogenated coconut oil, soya bean lecithin.

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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.