No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is ASDA Extra Special Pork Meatballs with a Garlic & Herb Ciabatta Crumb 445g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Ingredients

Pork Meatballs (34%) [Pork (72%), Pea Flour, Diced Onions, Water, Herbs, Tomato Paste, Garlic Purée, Salt, Black Pepper, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)], Chopped Tomatoes, Diced Onions, Ciabatta [Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (BI)], Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Salt, Olive Oil, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid)], Slow Roasted Yellow and Red Plum Tomatoes (4%), Tomato Purée, Sundried Tomato Paste [Sundried Tomatoes, Sunflower Oil, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Salt, Herbs, Garlic Powder], Kale (3%), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Sugar, Water, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (BI)], Pesto [Sunflower Oil, Basil, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Salt], Mozzarella Cheese (Milk), Balsamic Vinegar [Red Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must], Pork Gelatine, Cornflour, Herbs, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (Milk) (0.3%), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Garlic, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Yeast, Antioxidant (Extracts of Rosemary) .

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 Extra Special Pork Meatballs with a Garlic & Herb Ciabatta Crumb 445g is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Meat · Patty

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousSavoryUmami
Texture
TenderSoft
Commonly used for
CookingLunchSnackingSide Dish