Is Chris' Sundried Tomato, Cashew & Feta Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Vegetable Oil, Cashew Nuts (19%), Sun-Dried Tomato Preparation (18%) [Reconstituted Tomato Flakes (74%), Canola Oil, Sun-Dried Tomato Blend (5%) (Thickener (1442), Food Acid (330)), Sun-Dried Tomato (4%), Onion, Sugar, Salt, Preservatives (202, 211)], Feta (13%) [Milk, Salt, Mineral Salt (509), Rennet, Cultures], Water, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurised Milk, Salt, Starter Culture, Non-Animal Rennet], Garlic Paste, Sugar, Food Acid (330), Modified Starch (1442), Preservatives (202, 211), Natural Colour (Paprika Oleoresin)
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.


