Is The BAKERY at ASDA 2 Belgian Buns Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Fondant Icing (20%) [Sugar, Water, Palm Fat, Dried Glucose Syrup, Lactose (Milk), Emulsifiers (Citric Acid Esters of Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Polysorbate 60), Glucose Syrup, Gelling Agent (Agar), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring, Citric Acid], Water, Sultanas (9%), Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Invert Sugar Syrup, Glacé Cherry Half (2%) [Cherry, Fructose-Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Carrot Concentrate, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Aronia Berry Juice from Concentrate], Yeast, Lemon Curd [Sugar, Water, Glucose Syrup, Liquid Egg, Palm Oil, Maize Starch, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrates), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Carotenes), Flavouring], Milk Powder, Free Range Dried Egg, Humectant (Glycerol), Sugar, Wheat Starch, Emulsifiers (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Mono- and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt, Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Free Range Egg White, Wheat Flour, Lemon Oil, Colours (Annatto Bixin, Curcumin, Lutein), Flavouring, Whey Powder (Milk), Preservative (Acetic Acid), Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Vitamin A
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.


