Is Tesco Free From Lemon Slices X5 Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Zesty lemon sweets offer a bright, tangy citrus flavor with a sweet-tart balance, a soft, chewy interior and a slightly coarse outer coating. Commonly eaten as an on-the-go snack, lunchbox treat, or party sweet and used to garnish cakes. Customer comments note consistent flavor, texture and convenient multipack portions regularly.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
glycerol
di-glycerides of fatty acids
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polyglycerol esters 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.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Pasteurised Egg, Rice Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Lemon Flavoured Frosting (10%) [Icing Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Humectant (Glycerol), Lemon Juice, Flavouring, Lemon Peel, Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids)], Potato Starch, Humectant (Glycerol), Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifiers (Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Flavouring, 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.

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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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