Is Cookstown Slow Cooked Pulled Pork 360g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pork shoulder
  • dextrose

pork shoulder

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Pork Shoulder (80%), Marinade (10%) [Water, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Stabilisers (Di & Tri Phosphates), Modified Starch, Acidity Regulators (Sodium Citrate & Citric Acid), Yeast Extract], BBQ Glaze (2%) [Sugar, Cornflour, Salt, Tomato Powder, Dextrose, Yeast Extract, Smoke Flavouring, Modified Starch, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid, Malic Acid), Cayenne, Onion Powder, Burnt Sugar, Garlic Powder, Paprika Extract], BBQ Sauce Sachet (8%) [Water, Sugar, Molasses, Spirit Vinegar, Tomato, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Smoke Flavouring, Colouring: Natural Caramel, Herb & Spices (Chilli Pepper, Mustard Flour, Cloves, Cumin, Oregano), Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Onion Extract]

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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.

About this product

Meat · Flake

Flavor
SavoryMeaty
Texture
TenderJuicy
Commonly used for
SandwichMeal PrepLunch