Is Chicken Pesto Artichoke Sandwich Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Chicken (chicken breast, olive oil, salt, black pepper), Ciabatta Roll (unbleached wheat flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour], filtered water, sea salt, yeast, malted barley flour, farina, ascorbic acid), Artichoke Hearts (quartered artichokes, water, salt, citric & ascorbic acid), Roasted Tomatoes (tomatoes, canola oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, spices), Provolone (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), Pesto Sauce (extra virgin olive oil, basil, pine nuts, hard cheese [milk, salt, milk-clotting], water, lime juice, garlic, acidifier: ascorbic acid, salt, cayenne pepper), Baby Spinach.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


