Is Beetslaw Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Salad Mix (75%) [Spinach (27%), Beetroot (25%), Carrot (22%), Cabbage (22%), Daikon (4.0%)], Beetroot Balsamic Dressing (18.5%) [Water, Canola Oil, Balsamic Vinegar (15%) (Red Wine Vinegar, Grape Juice Concentrate, Caramelised Sugar), White Sugar, Beetroot Juice Concentrate (10%) (Beetroot (99.95%), Acidity Regulator (300)), Buttermilk Powder (Milk), Salt, Thyme, Cultured Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Acidity Regulator (270), Stabiliser (415), Antioxidant (300)], Crumbled Fetta (6%) [Milk, Salt, Emulsifier (509), Vegetarian Rennet, Cultures, Acidity Regulator (260)]

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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