Is No.1 Morello Cherry & Almond Tart Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Morello cherries (29%), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), unsalted butter (milk), sugar, glucose syrup, pasteurised free range egg, almonds (5%), maize flour, glucose-fructose syrup, gelling agent (pectins), flavourings, acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates), raising agents (diphosphates, sodium bicarbonate), firming agent (calcium chloride) Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain: peanuts and may contain other 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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