Is ASDA Extra Special Yorkshire Bred Pepper & Thyme Pork Loin Medallions Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Pork Loin (95%), Pepper and Thyme Smoked Salt Rub (2%) [Spices, Sugar, Smoked Salt, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Maize Starch, Yeast Extract, Thyme, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Stabiliser (Guar Gum), Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice, Rapeseed Oil, Black Pepper Extract, Paprika Extract, Thyme Extract], Cornflour, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Carbonates), Tapioca Starch, Spirit Vinegar Powder
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.


