Is Tesco Free From 5 Oaty Bakes Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • diglycerides of fatty acids

diglycerides of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Light, crunchy biscuits with a mild toasted-cereal sweetness and subtle nuttiness. Texture combines crisp edges and a tender, slightly crumbly interior. Commonly eaten as a tea-time snack, spread-topped treat, or packed for lunch; reviewers note pleasant crunch and flavor but occasionally report dryness and a tendency to crumble during handling.

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Ingredients

Oat Flakes (31%), Invert Sugar Syrup, Sultanas, Crisped Rice [rice Flour, Rice Bran, Sugar, Rice Extract], Soft Brown Sugar, Raisins, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifiers (soya Lecithins, Mono-and Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Colour (beta-carotene). Contains Oats.

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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.

Where to buy

Tesco Free From 5 Oaty Bakes is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Snack · Bar, Slice

Flavor
SweetFruity
Texture
ChewyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastOn The Go