Is ASDA Jaffa Cakes Twin Pack 24 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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glycerol
humectant
b1
dextrose
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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

Glucose-fructose Syrup, Dark Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)), Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)), Egg, Dextrose, Glucose Syrup, Concentrated Orange Juice, Humectant (Glycerol), Gelling Agents (Pectins, Citric Acid), Sunflower Oil, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Raising Agents (Ammonium Carbonates, Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Flavourings, Colour (Curcumin)

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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.