Is La Famiglia Rana Basil & Pine Nut Pesto Fiore Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Filling 58%: Basil Pesto 27% (Sunflower Oil, Basil 34%, Pecorino Romano PDO** Cheese 7% (Sheep's Milk), Salt, Pine Nuts 4%, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic), Ricotta Cheese (from Milk), Cream (from Milk), Vegetable Fibres (Chicory and Wheat), Sour Cream (from Milk), Whey Powder (from Milk), Breadcrumbs (Soft Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast), Almonds, Butter (from Milk), Natural Flavourings, Lactose (from Milk), Pasta 42%: Soft Wheat Flour, Eggs 30%, Durum Wheat Semolina, **P.D.O. Protected Designation of Origin

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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