Is Merchant Gourmet Pilau Basmati Rice 250g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Cooked Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice (90%) (Water, Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice), Caramelised Onion (6%) (Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Brown Sugar), Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Bouillon (Salt, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Potato Starch, Onion Extract, Carrot Powder, Parsley, Spice Extracts [Pepper, Celery ], Colour [Curcumin], Herb Extracts [Marjoram, Thyme, Sage]), Cornflour, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Seeds, Curry Powder (Coriander, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Potato Starch, Caraway, Cayenne Chilli, Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder), Crushed Curry Leaf, Salt, Cardamom Seeds

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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