Is ASDA Deep Pan Pepperoni Pizza 390g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Tomato Sauce (15%) [Tomatoes, Tomato Purée, Cornflour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Garlic Purée, Oregano, Black Pepper], Mozzarella Cheese (Milk) (15%), Water, Pepperoni (8%) [Pork (77%), Carrots, Chickpeas, Onions, Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Broad Bean Protein, Quinoa Protein, Sea Salt, Partly Smoked Salt, Antioxidants (Sodium Ascorbate, Extracts of Rosemary), Rice Starch, Dextrose, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Paprika Extract, Coriander Extract, Garlic Extract, Pepper Extract, Ginger Extract], Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten

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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