Is Baba ganoush Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Ingrediënten: 84% gepureerde aubergines (aubergines, zetmeel, zout, voedingszuur: citroenzuur, antioxidant: ascorbinezuur), 13 % SESAMPASTA, geconcentreerd citroensap, gejodeerd zout, (zout, kaliumjodide), knoflook, komijn, conserveermiddel: kaliumsorbaat.

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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