Is Tesco Finest Cherry Topped Christmas Pudding 400G Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Vine Fruits (29%) [Raisins, Sultanas, Vostizza Currants], Demerara Sugar, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Golden Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Kirsch Soaked Black Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Kirsch, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Kirsch Soaked Red Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Kirsch, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cognac (4.5%), Brandy Soaked Glacé Cherries (4.5%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Brandy, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cider (3.5%), Invert Sugar Syrup, Vegetable Suet [Palm Oil, Rice Flour, Sunflower Oil], Almond, Pasteurised Egg, Pecan Nut, Brandy (1.5%), Kirsch (1%), Humectant (Glycerol), Molasses, Orange Peel, Sherry, Single Cream (Milk), Port, Colour (Plain Caramel), Lemon Peel, Mixed Spice, Salt, Yeast, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Di-Acetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Spirit Vinegar, Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Orange Oil, Lemon Oil, Palm Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Palm Fat.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


