Is No.1 Slow Cooked Hickory Smoked Pork Short Ribs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Pork (83%), maple and bourbon glaze (10%) (water, sugar, maple syrup, partially inverted sugar syrup, vinegar, bourbon, cornflour, caramelised sugar, salt, tomato paste, garlic purée), water, sugar, salt, cornflour, smoked paprika, tomato powder, garlic powder, caramelised sugar, black pepper, onion powder, flavouring, dextrose, barley malt vinegar, vinegar, onion, molasses, tamarind extract, clove, ginger, garlic, capsicum extract

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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