Is Norfolk Cake Company Lemon Cake Gluten Free Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

skimmed milk powder
milk
whey powder
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
diglycerides fatty acids
sodium steraroyl-2-lactylate

skimmed milk powder

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Potato Starch, Modified Starch, Palm Oil, Whey Powder (milk), Whole Egg, Raising Agent (diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifiers (sodium Steraroyl-2-lactylate, Mono-and Diglycerides Fatty Acids, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids), Salt, Flavourings, Thickener (xanthan Gum), Glycose Syrup, Skimmed Milk Powder, Vegetable Oil (rapeseed), Vegetable Glycerine, Lemon Paste (xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Lemon Oil, Potassium Sorbate. May Contain Fruit Pips, Nuts, Seeds, Mustard.

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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.