Is ASDA Stonebaked Ham & Mixed Pepper Pizza 345g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Mozzarella Cheese (Milk) (17%), Tomato Sauce (16%) [Tomatoes, Tomato Purée, Cornflour, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Garlic Puree, Salt, Oregano, Black Pepper], Formed Ham (13%) [Pork (97%), Flavouring, Salt, Antioxidants (Ascorbic Acid, Extracts of Rosemary), Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)], Water, Red Peppers (6%), Yellow Peppers (6%), Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Enzymes (Wheat)

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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