Is M&S Christmas Cake Kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Brandy Soaked Mixed Fruit (48%) (Sultanas, Raisins, Red Glac� Cherries (Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Concentrated Aronia Juice, Concentrated Carrot Juice, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservative: E220 (Sulphites)), Brandy, Diced Dates (Dates, Rice Flour), Sweetened Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Candied Mixed Peel (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Preservative: E220 (Sulphites)), Sunflower Oil), White Icing (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum, E466, Humectant: Glycerol, Preservative: E202, Emulsifier: E471, Flavouring), Marzipan (Sugar, Almonds, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup), Flour and Spice Blend (Wheatflour contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Raising Agent: E501, E340, Calcium Phosphates, Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Cloves, Cardamom, Nutmeg)), Soft Dark Brown Sugar, Almonds, Coloured Sugar Decorations (Sugar, Dextrose, Puffed Rice, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat, Potato Starch, Coconut Oil, Colour: E171, Concentrated Spirulina, Flavouring, Glazing Agent: Shellac, Rice Flour, Cornflour)

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.

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