Is ASDA Free From Frieda the Caterpillar Cake Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that may not comply.

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riboflavins
glycerol
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
humectant
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riboflavins

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Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2 and lactoflavin, can be derived from many sources, including plants, dairy, eggs, fish and meat. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Chocolate Flavour Frosting (41%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Palm, Rapeseed], Water, Glucose Syrup, Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Dried Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Golden Syrup, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids), Cornflour, Flavouring, Colour (Carotenes), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Sugar, Vegetable Oils [Rapeseed, Palm, Palm Kernel], Pasteurised Whole Egg, Dark Brown Sugar, Rice Flour, Humectant (Glycerol), Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Pasteurised Egg White, Maize Flour, Cornflour, Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Potassium Carbonates, Sodium Carbonates), Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Tragacanth), Buck Wheat Flour, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Acacia Gum), Thickeners (Tragacanth, Acacia Gum), Spirulina Concentrate, Colours (Anthocyanins, Lutein, Beetroot Red, Paprika Extract, Vegetable Carbon, Riboflavins, Carotenes), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Safflower Extract

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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 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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