Is Tesco Finest Mini Iced Fruit Cake 150G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Sultanas (25%), Marzipan (11%) [Sugar, Almonds, Glucose Syrup, Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Sugar, Wheat Flour, Glucose Syrup, Pasteurised Egg, Glacé Cherries (5%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Butter (Milk), Brown Sugar, Raisins (4%), Glace Mixed Citrus Peel (2.5%) [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cognac (2%), Brandy (2%), Humectant (Glycerol), Invert Sugar Syrup, Almonds, Hazelnut, Barley Malt Extract, Palm Oil, Concentrated Orange Juice, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Orange Oil, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Emulsifiers (Acacia, Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide), Glazing Agent (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose).

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.

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