Is Bassili's Best Shepherd's Pie Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Potato Topping: Water, Potato Flakes (potatoes, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Bisulphite, Bha), Cheddar Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Salt, Onion Powder, Granulated Garlic, Paprika. Filling: Water, Beef, Pork, Onions, Textured Soy Protein Concentrate, Crushed Tomatoes, Corn, Carrots, Peas, Modified Corn Starch, Flavour Base (salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Concentrate, Onion Powder, Caramel, Carrot Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Flavour, Beef, Beef Fat, Beef Stock, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum), Sugar, Garlic, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Caramel. Contains: Milk, Soy, Sulphites.
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.


