Is ASDA Baker's Selection Mini Teacake Bites Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • whey powder
  • beef gelatine
  • b1
  • calcium carbonate
  • dextrose

milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Mallow (36%) [Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Beef Gelatine], Chocolate Flavoured Coating (33%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Shea Oil], Whey Powder (Milk), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavouring, Stabiliser (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)], Biscuit (26%) [Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Stearin], Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Sodium Carbonates, Ammonium Carbonates), Salt], Apple and Raspberry Jam (6%) [Sugar Syrup, Glucose Syrup, Apple Pulp, Apple Purée from Concentrate, Raspberry Purée Concentrate, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Concentrated Elderberry Juice, Gelling agent (Pectins)] .

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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.

Where to buy

ASDA Baker's Selection Mini Teacake Bites is available at 1 retailer

Asda

About this product

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