Is Tesco Free From Easter Cupcakes 4 Pack Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
lecithins
riboflavin
diglycerides of fatty acids
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sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

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Lactylates are food additives that are typically derived from plants; however, some components may be derived from animal sources.

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lecithins

riboflavin

diglycerides of fatty acids

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Yellow Frosting (29%) [Icing Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Flavourings, Sunflower Oil, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Colour (Lutein), Antioxidant (Alpha-Tocopherol)], Potato Starch, Sugar, Pasteurised Egg , Rapeseed Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Sugar Decoration [Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Water, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Humectant (Glycerol), Colours (Riboflavin, Beetroot Red, Iron Oxide), Maize Starch, Emulsifier (Lecithins), Spirulina Powder], Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Flavouring, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Emulsifier (Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

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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.