Is M&S Collection Rich Italian Tomato & Basil Soup Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
butter
cream

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

butter

cream

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Ingredients

Tomatoes (46%), Water, Cream (milk) (10%), Tomato Paste, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots (2.5%), Onions, Butter (milk), Celery, Garlic, Basil, Sugar, Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid. Contains Milk and Celery.

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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.