Is Tesco Assorted Jam Tarts - Strawberry, Apricot, Blackcurrant 6 Pack Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • whey powder

milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour, Strawberry Jam (16%) [Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Strawberry Purée, Concentrated Strawberry Juice, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Colours (Anthocyanins, Annatto Norbixin), Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Apricot Jam (16%) [Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Apricot Purée, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Curcumin)], Blackcurrant Flavoured Apple Jam (16%) [Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Concentrated Apple Juice, Colours (Anthocyanins, Curcumin), Blackcurrant Purée, Apple Purée, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Flavouring], Palm Oil, Whey Powder ( Milk ).

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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

Tesco Assorted Jam Tarts - Strawberry, Apricot, Blackcurrant 6 Pack is available at 1 retailer

Tesco

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
FruitySweet
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBakingBreakfast