Is Central Market Israeli Couscous, By Lb Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
israeli couscous (cooked israeli cous cous (water, couscous (wheat flour, rosemary extract), kosher salt), olive oil blend (canola oil, extra virgin olive oil), kalamata olive (kalamata olives, water, sea salt, lactic acid, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil), green peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, spinach, green onions, salted sunflower kernels (sunflower kernel, cottonseed oil, salt), lemon juice, harissa paste (red pepper, garlic, coriander, salt, caraway, citric acid), white wine vinegar (white wine vinegar, contains sulfites), sundried tomatoes (tomatoes, salt, glucose, sodium metabisulfite, citric acid, potassium sorbate), parsley, kosher salt, thyme, rosemary, black pepper), contains a bioengineered food ingredient, ***BEST SERVED COLD***, ***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.


