Is Central Market Spinach Lasagna Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Spinach Ricotta Filling (Plain Ricotta Mix (Ricotta Cheese (Milk(pasteurized), Whey (Pasteurized) (Milk), Cream(pasteurized) (Milk), Vinegar, Salt, Stabilizer (Modified Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Potassium Sorbate ), Liquid Whole Egg (Whole Eggs, Citric Acid (Promote Color Retention)), Shredded Mozzarella (Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)), Pecorino Romano (Sheep Milk(pasteurized), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes(animal), Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)), Basil, Kosher Salt, Parsley), Wilted Spinach (Spinach, Shallots, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper), White Wine Cream Sauce (Heavy Whipping Cream (Cream (Milk), Milk, Gellan Gum), Vegetable Stock From Base (Water, Vegetable Base (Vegetables (Onions, Carrots, Celery), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, Sugar, Corn Starch, Carrot Powder, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin, Carrot Juice Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Water, Natural Flavor)), White Wine (Sulfites), Shallots, Unsalted Butter (Cream(pasteurized) (Milk), Natural Flavorings (Lactic Acid, Starter Distillate)), Fried Garlic (Nutra Clear Oil (Canola Oil), Garlic), Corn Starch, Kosher Salt, Lemon Zest)), White Wine Cream Sauce (Heavy Whipping Cream (Cream (Milk), Milk, Gellan Gum), Vegetable Stock From Base (Water, Vegetable Base (Vegetables (Onions, Carrots, Celery), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, Sugar, Corn Starch, Carrot Powder, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin, Carrot Juice Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Water, Natural Flavor)), White Wine (Sulfites), Shallots, Unsalted Butter (Cream(pasteurized) (Milk), Natural Flavorings (Lactic Acid, Starter Distillate)), Fried Garlic (Nutra Clear Oil (Canola Oil), Garlic), Corn Starch, Kosher Salt, Lemon Zest), Shredded Mozzarella (Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)), Shredded Asiago Cheese (Milk(pasteurized), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes(animal), Powdered Cellulose (Anticaking)), Lasagna Pasta Sheet (Enriched Durum Flour (Durum Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Eggs), Angel Shredded Parmesan (Cow Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cultures, Microbial Rennet, Salt, Cellulose (Anticaking)), Spinach, 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.


