Is Birchwood 2 Gammon Shanks A Maple & Balsamic Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

87% pork

87% pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Energy, Fat, Carbohydrate, Fibre, Protein, Salt, Gammon Shank with added water (87% Pork, Water, Salt, Antioxidant: Sodium Ascorbate; Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate), 22% Maple and Balsamic Flavoured Sauce (Sugar, Water, 5% Maple Syrup, Apple Juice Concentrate, Maize Starch, 3.5% Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP [Wine Vinegar, Grape Must], Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Flavouring, Ginger).

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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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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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