Is Mattessons Reduced Fat Smoked Pork Sausage 160g 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.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • casing made from beef collagen
  • pork
  • dextrose

casing made from beef collagen

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Smoked sausages deliver a pronounced smoky flavor and a firm, slightly compact texture. Commonly used sliced or whole for frying, grilling, breakfasts, sandwiches, pasta, and casseroles. Reviewers often comment on consistent seasoning, quick preparation, and convenient portioning, while some note a drier mouthfeel compared with fuller varieties and wide availability.

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Ingredients

Pork (86%), Water, Starch (Potato), Salt, Dextrose, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Stabiliser (Diphosphate), Smoke Flavouring, Flavourings, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Herb & Spice Extracts, 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 Reduced Fat Smoked Pork Sausage 160g is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SmokySavory
Texture
Dense
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingCookingMeal Prep