Is Tesco Finest 4 St Clements Hot Cross Buns Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
diglycerides of fatty acids
calcium carbonate

milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Orange Soaked Fruits (27%) (Sultanas, Raisins, Concentrated Orange Juice), Water, Candied Mixed Peel (6%) (Orange Peel, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Palm Oil, Sugar, Yeast, Comminuted Orange, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Flavourings, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Potato Dextrin, Mixed Spices, Rapeseed Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). Allergy Advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, contains Wheat. Also, may contain sesame seeds, milk, egg, and soya.

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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.