Is M&S Food Spanish Chorizo Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

made with 125g of raw pork per 100g of chorizo pork sausage
pork
dextrose
potassium nitrate

made with 125g of raw pork per 100g of chorizo pork sausage

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Chorizo is another name for sausage, which is typically made from pork, a mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Pork (made with 125g of raw pork per 100g of chorizo pork sausage). Curing salt (salt, preservative: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). Ground smoked paprika (2%). Garlic purée. Dextrose. Antioxidant: E301. Ground nutmeg. Dried oregano.

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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.