Is ASDA 2 Spicy Pepperoni Pizza Baguettes Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Tomato Purée (24%), Mozzarella Cheese (Milk) (15%), Water, Mini Pepperoni (8%) [Pork (76%), Pork Fat, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Spice Extracts, Sugar, Antioxidants (Sodium Erythorbate, Extracts of Rosemary), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)], Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Potato Starch, Wheat Starch, Herbs, Garlic
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.


