Is Tesco Cherry Bakewell Tarts - Almond, Plum, Raspberry 6 Pack Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • sucrose esters of fatty acids
  • glycerol
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • humectant

sucrose esters of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Sugar esters of fatty acids (also called e473) can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Wheat Flour [ Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Plum And Raspberry Jam (12%) [Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Plum Concentrate, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Raspberry Concentrate, Colour (Anthocyanins), Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Palm Oil, Glacé Cherry Half (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates (Carrot, Aronia), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Kernel oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Pasteurised Egg , Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids), Pasteurised Egg White, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Rice Starch, Cornflour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring.

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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 Cherry Bakewell Tarts - Almond, Plum, Raspberry 6 Pack is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Snack · Slice

Flavor
SweetFruity
Texture
CrunchySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast