Is The Bakery at ASDA Baked In Store Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • agar
  • milk
  • skimmed milk powder
  • mascarpone cheese
  • vitamin a1
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • b1
  • calcium carbonate

agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (b3), Thiamin (b1)), Margarine (palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Emulsifier (mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Salt, Acidity Regulator (citric Acid)), Flavouring, Vitamin A1, Water, Mascarpone Cheese (mascarpone Cheese (milk), Acidity Regulator (citric Acid), Preservative (potassium Sorbate)), Sugar, Icing Sugar, Pasteurised Whole Egg, Yeast, Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder, Stabilisers (isomalt, Methyl Cellulose, Tara Gum, Sodium Alginate), Ground Almonds (nut), Modified Maize Starch, Skimmed Milk Powder, Wheat Gluten, Coffee Powder, Coconut Fat, Tapioca Starch, Gelling Agents (sodium Alginate, Pectins, Agar), Salt, Acidity Regulators (potassium Carbonates, Citric Acid), Emulsifier (mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids), Flavouring, Flour Treatment Agent (ascorbic Acid), Colour (carotenes), Preservative (potassium Sorbate)). Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg and Nut.

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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.

About this product

Bread · Slice

Flavor
ChocolateyNutty
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastCoffeeOn The Go