Is ASDA Extra Special 4 Bagels With Sourdough Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Water, Sourdough (3%) [Dried Rye Sourdough, Water, Dried Durum Wheat Sourdough, Fermented Wheat Flour], Light Muscovado Sugar, Rye Flour, Wheat Gluten, Fermented Wheat Flour, Maize Grits, Salt, Wheat Flour, Barley Malt Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Yeast, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid). May also contain sesame seeds, egg, milk, soya, and spelt.

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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