Is Jamie Oliver Green Pesto 190g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Description

Herb forward savory spread offering a bright aromatic flavor and a smooth yet slightly coarse silky texture. Commonly mixed into pasta, stirred into sauces, spread on sandwiches or toast, and used as a dip or pizza topper. Reviewers note convenient jar packaging and pleasant taste, while some cite strong saltiness.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
cheese pdo

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Basil (38%), Extra Virgin Olive Oil (18%),Sunflower Oil, _Cashew Nuts_, _Grana Padano_, Cheese PDO (_Milk_) (6.9%), Italian Pine Nuts (4%), Pecorino Romano CheesePDO (_Milk_), Garlic, Sugar, Sea Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid.

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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.