Is ASDA Veggie 2 Beany Burgers Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Oak Smoked Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (12%), Grilled Red Peppers (10%), Grilled Yellow Peppers (10%), Quinoa (10%), Red Onions, Spring Onions, Sweetcorn, Edamame Soya Beans (7%), Red Kidney Beans (5%), Black Beans (5%), Haricot Beans (5%), Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Garlic, Coriander, Pea Protein, Parsley, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Onion Powder, Dried Herbs, Garlic Powder, Spices, Potato Starch, Tomato Powder, Sunflower Oil, Flavouring, Paprika Extract

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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