Is ASDA Free From 4 Lemon Slices 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.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • agar
  • lecithins
  • glycerol
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • humectant

agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bright lemon flavor with a gentle citrus tang and moderate sweetness; soft, moist cake texture that slices easily. Commonly eaten as a grab-and-go snack, packed in lunchboxes, paired with tea, or served as a simple dessert. Reviews often note pleasant lemon taste and convenient portioning, with occasional comments on variability.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Rice Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Egg, Water, Humectant (Glycerol), Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Lemon Zest, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Maize Starch, Stabilisers (Tragacanth, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Raising Agents (Calcium Phosphates, Potassium Carbonates), Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Lecithins, Polysorbate 60), Potassium Sorbate), Gelling Agents (Pectins, Agar, Locust Bean Gum), Flavouring, Cornflour, Salt, Palm Kernel Oil, Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Lutein), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Phosphoric Acid, Thickener (Xanthan Gum)

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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 Free From 4 Lemon Slices is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Cookie · Slice

Flavor
CitrusSweet
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go