Is Countdown Chilled Meal Penne Carbonara 350g Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Water, Penne Pasta (11%) (Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), Whole Milk Powder (Milk, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin)), Bacon (5.5%) (Pork, Water, Salt, Mineral Salts (450, 451), Thickener (1412), Antioxidant (316), Preservative (Sodium Nitrate)), Parmesan Cheese (3.5%), Thickener (1442), Cheese (2%), Onion, Mozzarella Cheese (1%), Salt, Cheese Powder, Parsley, Natural Butter Flavour, Spices
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.


