Is Tesco Finest Rich Fruit Cake 400G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Sultanas (26%), Marzipan (10%) [Sugar, Almonds, Glucose Syrup, Water, Invert Sugar Syrup, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)], Wheat Flour, Sugar, Pasteurised Egg, Glacé Cherries (6%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Butter (Milk), Brown Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Raisins (4%), Glacé Mixed Citrus Peel (2.5%) [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Brandy (2.5%), Cognac (1.5%), Humectant (Glycerol), Invert Sugar Syrup, Almonds, Hazelnut, Barley Malt Extract, Concentrated Orange Juice, Palm Oil, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Orange Oil, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).

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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