Is No.1 Sicilian Lemon Tart Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Whipping cream (milk), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), lemon curd (21%) (sugar, pasteurised free range egg, butter (milk), concentrated Sicilian lemon juice, gelling agent (agar), flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid)), sugar, butter (milk), pasteurised free range egg, glucose-fructose syrup, palm kernel oil (certified sustainable), dextrose monohydrate, acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates), cornflour, palm oil (certified sustainable), gelling agent (pectin), flavouring, thickener (locust bean gum) Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain: peanuts and nuts.

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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