No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

Is McVitie's Jatta Cakes Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.
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Ingredients

Orange Jam Filling (37%)[invert Syrup, Water, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Humectant (e420), Orange Juice Concentrate, Acidity Regulator (e330, E331iii), Gelling Agent (e440), Natural Orange Flavouring, Preservative (e202)], Dark Chocolate (20%) [sugar, Cocoa Mass, Vegetable Oil (shea, Palm), Butter Oil, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (e322, E476), Natural Vanilla Flavouring], Wheat Flour, Sugar, Water, Dextrose, Egg, Humectant (e422), Invert Syrup, Sunflower Seed Oil, Raising Agent (e450i, E503ii, E500ii). Contains Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts, Soy, Cereals Containing Gluten And Their Products. May Contain Sesame Seeds And Derivatives.

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

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Flavor
SweetFruityChocolatey
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast
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