Is Moroccan spiced cous cous Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

couscous (85%) (durum TARWE), rozijnen (5%), kruiden [suiker, dextrose, gemalen specerijen (0,5%) [komijn, paprika, kurkuma, kaneel,zwarte peper], zout, uienpoeder, beschuit [TARWEbloem (calciumcarbonaat, Ijzer, niacine, thiamine), zout, rijsmiddel(ammoniumcarbonaten)], knoflookpoeder, gistextractpoeder, natuurlijke aroma's, munt, kurkuma-extract, kleurstof (curcumine),groentenbouillon [zout, aardappelzetmeel, maltodextrine, gistextract, uienpoeder, SELDERIJpoeder, wortelpoeder, raapzaadolie,suiker, knoflookpoeder, peterselie, fenegriek, witte peper, SELDERIJzaadextract, natuurlijk aroma, lovage-wortelextract],pijnboompitten (2%), peterselie. Allergeneninformatie: voor allergenen, waaronder glutenbevattende granen,zie vetgedrukte ingrediënten. Kan sporen van aardnoten (pinda's), noten en sesamzaad bevatten.

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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