Is Just Hummus Hummus Kumara & Butternut 390g Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Chickpeas (42%) (Soy<sup>1</sup>, Wheat<sup>1</sup>), Butternut Squash (21%), Canola Oil , Roasted Kumara (9%), Lemon Juice, Sugar, Tahini<sup>2</sup>, Garlic, Salt, Spices, Garlic Extract, Food Acid (330), Stabiliser (412), Preservative (202), Mustard Flour , Antioxidant (300)
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.


