Is Cucina Pesto Basil Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Basil (46%), Sunflower Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Grana Padano Cheese (5%) (grana Padano Cheese (milk), Preservative: Lysozyme (egg)), Cashew Nuts (5%), Potato Flakes, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Purée (garlic, Water), Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Romano Cheese (milk) (0.5%), Pine Nuts, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. Contains Milk, Cashew Nuts, Egg. May also contain Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts, Peanuts, Celery, Fish and Soya.

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.

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