Is Higgidy Cypriot Halloumi & Chimichurri Quiche 400g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Rehydrated Whole Milk , Wheat Flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folic Acid), Onions, Free-Range Whole Egg (10%), Halloumi Cheese (7%) (Halloumi Cheese ( Milk ), Mint), Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese ( Milk ) (6%), Spinach, Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Chimichurri (4%) (Coriander, Rapeseed Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Onions, Spearmint, Garlic Purée, Crushed Chilli Flakes), Cannellini Beans, Medium Fat Soft Cheese ( Milk ), Wholemeal Spelt Flour ( Wheat ), Butternut Squash Purée, Cornflour, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Brown Linseeds, Golden Linseeds, Sea Salt, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Potato Starch, Paprika, Chilli Powder

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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