Is Asda Vegetarian 2 Vegetarian Pesto & Mozzarella Melts 280g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • oak smoked cheddar
  • full fat soft cheese
  • medium fat hard cheese
  • salted full fat soft cheese
  • milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • dextrose monohydrate
  • b1
  • calcium carbonate

oak smoked cheddar

Dietitian note

Cheddar cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) 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)], Mozzarella Cheese (Milk) (12%), Water, White Rice, Red Peppers (8%), Yellow Peppers (6%), Salted Full Fat Soft Cheese [Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk), Cornflour, Sea Salt], Spring Onions, Tomatoes (4%), Onions, Basil Pesto (3%) [Sunflower Oil, Basil, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Salt, Acidity Regulator (Ascorbic Acid)], Potato Flakes, Rapeseed Oil, Courgettes (2%), Oak Smoked Cheddar (Milk), Sundried Tomato Purée, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Garlic, Basil Paste [Basil, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Ascorbic Acid)], Dried Basil, Yeast Extract, Dextrose Monohydrate, Salt, Dried Parsley, Black Pepper, Paprika Powder, Turmeric, Yeast

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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.

Where to buy

Asda Vegetarian 2 Vegetarian Pesto & Mozzarella Melts 280g is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Bread · Piece

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousSavory
Texture
SoftGooey
Commonly used for
BakingLunchSandwichSnacking