Is Westie Mince Savouries Minis Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Pastry (60%) [Wheat flour, Water, Vegetable Margarine (Vegetable fats and oils, Water, Salt, Emulsifiers (471, 322-Soy), Natural flavour, Acidity Regulator (330), Preservative (202), Natural colour (160a), Antioxidant (307b-Soy)), Salt, Preservative (202)], Filling (40%) [Water, Minced Beef (19%) (Beef meat, Water, Pea fibre), Milk, Onion Flakes (Sulphites), Seasoning (Wheat, Soy), Egg, Water.
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.