Is Co-op Tiramisù 500g Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Reconstituted Skimmed Milk, Glucose Syrup, Water, Savoiardo Biscuit, Wheat Flour, Egg, Sugar, Water, Milk Proteins, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates)), Coconut Oil, Sugar, Mascarpone Cheese, Cream (Milk), Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid)), Skimmed Milk Powder, Stabiliser (Sorbitol), Alcohol, Milk Proteins, Egg Yolk, Cocoa Dusting, Cocoa Powder, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Cocoa Butter, Maltodextrin, Marsala Wine, Coffee Powder, Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Thickeners (Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum), Tapioca Starch, Coffee Extract, Flavourings
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.


