Is Waitrose 2 Tiramisu Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Water, glucose syrup, sponge biscuit (8%) (wheat flour, pasteurised free range egg, sugar, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)), skimmed milk powder, mascarpone cheese (milk) (7%), coconut oil, sugar, pasteurised free range egg yolk, alcohol, marsala wine (1.5%), cocoa powder (1.0%), stabiliser (sorbitol syrup), citrus fibre, coffee powder, thickener (carrageenan), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), flavourings (contain milk, egg), coffee extract Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain: soya and mustard.

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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