Is ASDA Extra Special Hand Finished Victoria Sponge Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Unsalted Butter (Milk), Raspberry Jam (12%) [Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Raspberry Purée, Sugar, Gelling Agent (Pectins), Acidity Regulators (Malic Acid, Sodium Citrates), Colours (Anthocyanins, Plain Caramel), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Egg, Milk, Humectant (Glycerol), Vegetable Fats and Oils [Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Stearin], Egg White, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Potassium Carbonates), Cornflour, Salt
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.
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Where to buy
ASDA Extra Special Hand Finished Victoria Sponge is available at 1 retailer
About this product
Snack · Whole


