Is Tesco Simnel Cake Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
whole milk
glycerol
humectant
calcium carbonate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Marzipan (25%) [sugar, Almonds, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Water], Sultanas (18%), Sugar, Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Pasteurised Egg, Glacé Cherries (6%) [cherry, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Carrot Concentrate, Aronia Concentrate, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid)], Raisins (5%), Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Whole Milk, Invert Sugar Syrup, Humectant (glycerol), Orange Peel, Almonds, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Orange Zest, Lemon Peel, Mixed Spices, Salt, Apricot, Orange Oil, Raising Agents (disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Acidity Regulators (citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Gelling Agent (pectin). Contains Almonds, Wheat, Egg and Milk. It may also include Cereals containing Gluten.

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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.