Is Waitrose & Partners Sliced Seeded Cob With Linseed & Buckwheat Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • vegetable glycerol
  • humectant

vegetable glycerol

Dietitian note

Glyceride (also called e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Earthy, nutty and toasty flavors complement a firm, slightly chewy crumb and a crisp crust. Slices hold fillings well, commonly used for sandwiches, toasting, or alongside soups and salads. Reviewers note reliable freshness and robust texture, praising flavor depth while some mention occasional dryness or denser-than-expected slices in everyday use.

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Ingredients

Water, rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, mixed seeds (6%) (brown linseed, golden linseed, millet seeds), rapeseed oil, maize flour, buckwheat, yeast, psyllium husk powder, dried pasteurized free-range egg white, humectant (vegetable glycerol), stabilizers (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum), golden syrup (partially inverted refiners syrup), fermented maize starch, rice starch, raisin juice, salt, maize starch, bamboo fiber, potato fiber, color (plain caramel).

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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 · Loaf, Slice

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Dense
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichSnacking