Is McVitie's Jamaica Ginger Sticky Pudding Cake Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk protein
  • milk
  • dried whey
  • e471
  • humectant

milk protein

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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Description

Moist, richly spiced pudding cake offering a sticky, syrupy texture and warming spice notes; commonly warmed and served with custard, cream, or ice cream. Reviewers often cite deep flavor and soft crumb, praising convenience as a ready dessert, while some mention occasional uneven sweetness or a denser-than-expected texture, and packaging.

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Ingredients

Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Humectant (Sorbitol), Emulsifier (E471), Dried Whey ( Milk ), Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Milk Protein, Wheat Starch, Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Dried Whole Egg , Wheat Protein, Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Ginger Flavouring

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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

McVitie's Jamaica Ginger Sticky Pudding Cake is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SpicySweet
Texture
GooeySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go