Is granola Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Toasted Coconut (32%) Sunflower Seeds (16%) Pumpkin Seeds (9%) - Flaked Almonds (7%) Chicory Fibre Golden Linseed (5%) Roasted Hazelnut Halves (5%) Almonds (5%) Chopped Cashew Nuts (3.5%). Chopped Pecan Nuts (2.5%) Roasted Hazelnuts (2%) Freeze-Dried Fruit (2%) (Strawberry Pieces. Whole Blackcurrants Raspberry Pieces) et suitable nut allergy 8.6g 19.1g 0.05g 0.02g ● .. . • For allergens see ingredients in bold. Not suitable for those with a Nut, Peanut and Wheat allergy and Coeliacs. Prepared to a Vegan recipe. Not suitable for those with a Milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment.

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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