This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Waitrose Free From 5 Carrot Cake Slices Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Pre-sliced carrot cake offers moist, warmly spiced cake with a soft, slightly dense crumb and a sweet frosting topping. Commonly served as a tea-time treat, dessert slice or packed snack, reviews note consistent moistness and convenient portioning, though some customers report variable sweetness and occasional dryness between batches and size.

Ingredients

Rapeseed Oil, Brown Sugar, Free Range Pasteurised Egg, Icing Sugar, Walnuts (8%), Sultanas, Rice Flour, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Tapioca Starch, Wholemeal Rice Flour, Cornflour, Desiccated Coconut, Dehydrated (1.5%) (carrot), Pecan Nuts, Cinnamon, Raising Agents (sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Preservatives (potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate), Acidity Regulators (acetic Acid, Ascorbic Acid), Orange Oil, Salt, Thickener (xanthan Gum), Flavouring, Mixed Spices (cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger, Coriander, Aniseed, Dill), Emulsifier (mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids). Contains Egg, Walnuts, Pecan Nuts.

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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

Snack · Slice

Flavor
NuttySpicySweetCitrus
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfast ItemOn The Go
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Waitrose Free From 5 Carrot Cake Slices | Spoonful