No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Waitrose Free From Butter Shortbread Biscuits Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.
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Delicate shortbread biscuits offer a crisp, crumbly texture and mildly sweet, rich flavor that melts on the tongue. Commonly enjoyed with tea or coffee, they serve as a simple snack or dessert accompaniment. Customer reviews note consistent texture and taste, occasional fragility in packaging, and suitability for everyday teatime occasions.

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Ingredients

Butter (milk) (34%), Rice Flour, Sugar, Cornflour, Maize Flour, Soya Flour, Salt, Thickener (xanthan Gum). Contains Milk, Soya. May Contains Nuts.

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.

About this product

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Flavor
ButterySweetRich
Texture
CrunchyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast
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