Is Ben's Original Meditteranean Style Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Steamed Barley 33%, Steamed Brown Rice 20%, Tomatoes (from Paste) 12%, Capsicum 8%, Onion 7%, Beans 4%, Chickpeas 4%, Peas 4%, Garlic 4%, Vegetable/Soybean Oil (Soy), Mushroom Powder, Herbs (Basil, Oregano) 1%, Apple Cider Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Salt, Colour (Paprika Oleoresin), Red Chilli 0.1%, Black Pepper 0.1%, Flavour. Contains: Soy, Gluten. May contain: Cashew, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Oats, Wheat.
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.


