Is Lincolnshire sausages Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

thyme extract filled into pork collagen casings
british pork
calcium carbonate

thyme extract filled into pork collagen casings

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

british pork (72%), water, rusk [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), salt], salt, stabiliser: diphosphates, dried parsley, dried sage, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, ground mace, ground ginger, white pepper, antioxidants: ascorbic acid, citric acid, marjoram extract, flavouring, thyme extract filled into pork collagen casings, allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold, no artificial colours or flavourings, use by: see front of pack, storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c at the bottom fridge,

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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.