Is Mattessons Smoked Pork Sausage Original 260g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • casing made from beef collagen
  • pork fat
  • pork
  • dextrose

casing made from beef collagen

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

pork fat
pork
dextrose

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Description

This smoked pork sausage has a pronounced smoky depth and balanced savory notes, with a firm yet springy texture that slices cleanly and holds shape when heated. Commonly used cold in sandwiches, warmed for breakfasts, grilled at barbecues, or added to casseroles; reviewers note consistent flavor, convenience, and versatility overall.

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Ingredients

Pork (86%), Water, Pork Fat, Salt, Dextrose, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Smoke Flavour, Stabiliser (Tetrapotassium Diphosphate), Rosemary Extract, Antioxidant (Ascorbicacid), Pepper Extract, Chilli Extract, Coriander Extract, Nutmeg Extract, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Casing made from Beef Collagen

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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.

Where to buy

Mattessons Smoked Pork Sausage Original 260g is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Whole

Flavor
SmokyMeatySavory
Texture
DenseOily
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingLunch