Is Waitrose 6 Iced Finger Buns Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, water, palm oil (certified sustainable), pasteurised free range egg, invert sugar syrup, rapeseed oil, lactose (milk), raising agents (diphosphates, sodium bicarbonate), yeast, emulsifiers (citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, polysorbate 60), salt, glucose syrup, colour (carotenes), flavourings, gelling agent (agar), flour treatment agent (ascorbic acid), preservative (potassium sorbate), acidity regulator (citric acid) Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. May contain: peanuts and nuts.

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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