Is Tesco Finest Rich Fruit Cake 800G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Sultanas (32%), Wheat Flour, Pasteurised Egg, Glacé Cherries (7%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Butter (Milk), Brown Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Raisins (5%), Glacé Mixed Citrus Peel (3.5%) [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Cognac (3.5%), Brandy (3%), Invert Sugar Syrup, Humectant (Glycerol), Hazelnut, Almonds, Barley Malt Extract, Concentrated Orange Juice, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Orange Oil, 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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