Is Tesco Free From Iced Fruit Slab Cake 400G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • glycerol
  • di-glycerides of fatty acids
  • humectant

glycerol

Dietitian note

Glyceride (also called e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Vine Fruits (30%) [Sultanas, Raisins], White Icing [Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Palm Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Stabiliser (Tragacanth), Flavouring], Marzipan [Sugar, Almonds, Glucose Syrup, Water, Invert Sugar Syrup], Glacé Cherries (8%) [Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour (Anthocyanins), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Sugar, Pasteurised Egg, Rice Flour, Margarine [Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water], Humectant (Glycerol), Potato Flour, Candied Citrus Peel [Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)], Maize Flour, Spices, Water, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Potassium Carbonate), Colours (Plain Caramel, Beta-Carotene, Paprika Extract), Salt, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Glucose Syrup, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Calcium Lactate), Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Flavouring, Anti-foaming Agent (Dimethyl Polysiloxane).

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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 Iced Fruit Slab Cake 400G is available at 1 retailer

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