Is Waitrose & Partners 6 Mince Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

dextrose
vegetable glycerol
calcium carbonate
humectant

dextrose

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Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Mincemeat (47%) (mixed Vine Fruits [sultanas, Raisins, Currants], Sugar, Apple Purée, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Humectant (vegetable Glycerol), Citrus Peel [orange Peel, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Sugar, Lemon Peel, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid)], Palm Oil (certified Sustainable), Rapeseed Oil, Maize Starch, Apricot Purée, Roasted Barley Malt Extract, Acids (acetic Acid, Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (pectin), Acidity Regulator (sodium Citrates), Flavouring, Preservative (potassium Sorbate)), Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil (certified Sustainable), Rapeseed Oil, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Salt, Raising Agents (diphosphates, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Preservative (potassium Sorbate)). Contains Barley, Wheat.

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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.