Is ASDA Free From 4 Christmas Cake Slices Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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glycerol
calcium phosphates
humectant

glycerol

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Glyceride (also called e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Sultanas (12%), Ground Almonds (Nut) (9%), Glucose Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Egg, Raisins (4%), Brown Sugar, Water, Glacé Cherries (3%) [Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Fruit and Vegetable Extracts [Blackcurrant, Radish, Carrot], Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide)], Dates [Dates, Rice Flour], Rice Flour, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Humectant (Glycerol), Mixed Peel [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Apple Juice from Concentrate, Invert Sugar Syrup, Golden Syrup, Apricot Concentrate, Tapioca Starch, Palm Oil, Cornflour, Rice Starch, Grape Juice from Concentrate, Emulsifier (Tragacanth), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Spices, Raising Agents (Calcium Phosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Gelling Agent (Pectins), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Flavourings .

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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.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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