Is Welch's Filled Licorice Concord Grape, 3.5 OZ Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose
milk
water, lactose
glycerin
diglycerides

lactose

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Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Corn Syrup, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Fruit Juice Concentrate (Apple, White Grape, Pear, Peach, Pineapple), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Water, Lactose (Milk), Citric Acid, Palm Oil, Pectin, Lactic Acid, Trisodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Salt, Artificial Grape Flavor, Mono- And Diglycerides, Glycerin, Beeswax, Shellac, Artificial Color (Red 40, Blue 1)

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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.