Is Filippo Berio® Grilled Vegetable Pesto 6.7 oz. Jar Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Grilled Red Pepper (30%), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Basil, Grilled Eggplants (8%), Grilled Yellow Pepper (7.3g), Grilled Zucchini (6%), Grana Padano Cheese PDO (Milk, Salt, Rennet), Garlic, Salt, Potato Flakes, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: E270, Onion Powder, Oregano, Yeast Extract, Parsley, Rosemary, Sweet Paprika, Antioxidant: E300.
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.


