Is Moussaka Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Moussaka [33% tomatensaus [50% tomaat [tomaat, zuurteregelaar (E330)], 26% rundergehakt [95% rundvlees, water, zeezout], 9,5% tomatenpuree [tomaat, zout], knoflook, 3,2% ui, gemodificeerd maïszetmeel, olijfolie, zout, oregano, kaneel, peper, laurier], 29% bechamelsaus [63% volle melk, 17% kookroom [room, gemodificeerd zetmeel, melkeiwit, karnemelkpoeder, stabilisator (E407a, E466), emulgator (E471, E472b)], raapolie, tarwebloem, azijn, peper, zout, nootmuskaat], 22% aardappel, 12% gegrilde aubergine [97% aubergine, raapolie, zout, peper], 3,3% geraspte kaas [kaas [melk, zout, zuursel, stremsel], aardappelzetmeel]], laurierblad.

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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