Is Central Market Eggplant Parmesan Casserole, Serves 6-9 Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Salsa Di Pomodoro Tomato Sauce (Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Basil), Olive Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Garlic, Basil, Kosher Salt, Red Peppers), Breaded Eggplant (Eggplant, Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt, Yeast, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Malted Barley Flour), Water, Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs), Angel Shredded Parmesan (Cow Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cultures, Microbial Rennet, Salt, Cellulose (Anticaking)), Shredded Mozzarella (Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)), Basil, Cooking Spray (Canola Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Soy Lecithin, Dimethyl Silicone (Anti-foaming Agent), Rosemary Extract , Propellant), Keep Refrigerated
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.


