Is Woolworths Spread Olive Oil 500g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Smooth, creamy spread with a mild savory flavor and soft, easily spreadable texture at room temperature. Commonly used for toasting, baking, sautéing and finishing dishes, it melts evenly and blends into recipes. Customer reviews often cite consistent spreadability, pleasant taste, reliable melting performance, and convenient packaging and occasional price comments.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk sol ids
natural flavour
vitamin a
lecithin
471

milk sol ids

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Olive Oil (19%), Fully Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), Water, Salt, Milk Sol ids, Emulsifier (471, Lecithin (Soy)), Preservativ e (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Lactic A cid), Natural Colours (Annatto Extracts, Curcumin) , Vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin D), Natural Flavour .

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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.