Is Asda Whole Meal & Rye Sourdough Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • may also contain sesame seeds, milk, oats, spelt
  • b1
  • calcium carbonate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (b3), Thiamin (b1)], Water, Whole Meal Wheat Flour (15%), Rye Flour (11%), Molasses, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Fermented Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Extract, Flour Treatment Agent (ascorbic Acid), Potato Starch, Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Flour. Contains: Wheat, Rye, Barley. May Also Contain Sesame Seeds, Milk, Oats And Spelt (wheat).

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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.

About this product

Bread · Loaf

Flavor
EarthyMaltySweet
Texture
DenseChewy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichLunchSide Dish