Is Assorted Mini Tarts 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

  • enriched wheat flour
  • modified milk
  • natural and artificial flavour
  • dextrose

enriched wheat flour

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

MINI LEMON TARTS: LEMON FILLING (WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED PALM OIL, CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON PUREE (WATER, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, LEMON PULP, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL, SODIUM CITRATE), GELLAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, COLOUR), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM, SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED PALM OIL), WATER, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (CONTAINS MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, SOY LECITHIN), SUGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT. MINI RASPBERRY TARTS: RASPBERRY FILLING (SUGAR, RASPBERRIES, WATER, GLUCOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, SODIUM BENZOATE, COLOUR), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM, SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED PALM OIL), WATER, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (CONTAINS MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, SOY LECITHIN), SUGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT. MINI BUTTER TARTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM, SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED

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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

Assorted Mini Tarts is available at 1 retailer

Loblaws

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
FruitySweetTartAcidic
Texture
FlakyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingCoffeeBreakfast