Is Basil & Cheese Pesto Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Olive Oil, Cheese Parmesan, Romano Milk, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Microbial Enzyme, Lipase, Basil, Almonds, Parsley, Water, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Spices, Contains: Milk, Pine Nuts, May Contain: Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Mustard, Wheat, (G1325)
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.