This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Sainsbury's Free From Gluten and Milk, 4 Pecan Tarts Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Small nut-topped pastries deliver a toasted, buttery nut flavour and a sticky, caramel-like filling beneath a crisp, crumbly base. Reviewers note balanced sweetness, pleasant crunch and convenient single-serve sizing; some mention occasional sogginess after storage and limited portion size when served at gatherings, often recommending gentle reheating before serving occasionally.

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Ingredients

Margarine (palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Emulsifier: Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Brown Sugar, Rice Flour, Pecan Nuts (11%), Golden Syrup, Egg, Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Brown Rice Flour, Ground Almond, Water, Acid: Ascorbic Acid; Thickener: Xanthan Gum; Vanilla Bean, Salt, Colour: Plain Caramel; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Flavouring. Contains Pecan Nuts, Egg, Almond. Not Suitable For Customers With An Allergy To Peanuts And Other Nuts Due To Manufacturing Methods.

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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