Is Sainsbury's 5 x Vanilla Custard Doughnuts Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that may not comply.

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calcium phosphate
diglycerides of fatty acids
glycerol
sucrose esters of fatty acids
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calcium phosphate

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Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vanilla Flavour Custard Style Filling (23%) (Water, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Palm Fat, Humectant: Glycerol; Rapeseed Oil, Flavouring, Acidity Regulator: Glucono-delta-lactone; Emulsifiers: Polysorbate 60, Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids; Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate; Colours: Beta-carotene, Carrot Concentrate), Water, Palm Oil, Sugar, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Emulsifiers: Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Raising Agents: Calcium Phosphate, Potassium carbonate, Sodium Carbonate; Salt, Wheat Protein, Flour Treatment Agent: Ascorbic Acid.

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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.