Is Stork Original Baking Block 250G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • vitamin a
  • lecithin

diglycerides of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

vitamin a
lecithin

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Description

Soft, spreadable texture with a mild buttery flavor and smooth consistency; melts evenly during baking, yielding tender cakes, flaky pastries and crisp biscuits. Commonly used for spreading, creaming and greasing pans. Reviewers cite reliable performance, ease of handling and consistent results, while a few occasionally mention a faint processed aftertaste.

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Ingredients

Vegetable Oils in varying proportions (70%) (Rapeseed, Palm¹, Sunflower), Water, Salt (1.5%), Emulsifiers (Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Acid (Lactic Acid), Colours (Beta-Carotene) Vitamin A and D, Flavourings

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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.

Where to buy

Stork Original Baking Block 250G is available at 5 retailers

TescoAsdaMorrisonsOcadoBritish Corner Shop

About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
ButterySalty
Texture
CreamySoftOily
Commonly used for
BakingCookingToppingSandwich