Is Iceland BBQ Pulled Pork 425g Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Pork, Water, Caster Sugar, Smoky Barbecue Marinade (Modified Tapioca Starch, Colour: Plain Caramel, Sugar, Salt, Smoke Flavouring, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chilli Powder, Sunflower Oil, Black Pepper), Smoky Barbecue Rub (Demerara Sugar, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Ground Chilli, White Pepper, Onion Powder), White Wine Vinegar, Tomato Puree
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.


