Is no.1 Baba Ganoush Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Aubergine (63%), tahini (10%) (sesame seed paste), sunflower oil, oak smoked rapeseed oil, cooked chickpeas (chickpeas, water), extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice from concentrate, salt, corn starch, garlic, acidity regulator (citric acid), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), sumac, preservative (sorbic acid)

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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