Is ASDA Extra Special Classic Panettone Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Sultanas (14%), Candied Peel (11%) [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Citron Peel, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Concentrated Butter (Milk) (10%), Sugar, Pasteurised Free Range Egg Yolk, Yeast, Grape Must, Invert Sugar Syrup, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Alcohol, Milk, Pasteurised Free Range Whole Egg, Salt, Flavourings .
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.


