Is ASDA Italian Chicken & Mushroom Risotto Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
water, mushrooms, cooked diced chicken breast, chicken breast fillet, salt, rice, whole milk, skimmed milk, medium fat hard cheese (milk), single cream (milk), cornflour, mushroom powder seasoning (maltodextrin, mushroom powder, salt, sugar, rapeseed oil, white pepper), dry white wine, seasoned chicken bouillon (chicken stock, chicken fat, salt), garlic puree, rapeseed oil, colour (plain caramel), thyme, yeast extract powder, black pepper for allergens, see in bold
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.


