This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Orkney herring sweet cured Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.
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Ingredients

Ingredients; Cured skinless fillet pieces of Herring (Fish) (44%), water, sugar, onion, spirit vinegar, salt, lactic acid, citric acid, preservative E211. For allergens see ingredients listed in BOLD. Every effort has been made to remove bones, but some soft bones may remain. Send a postcard with your name and address to receive a free recipe leaflet or apply online at: www.orkneyherring.com wwwsion

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.

About this product

Seafood · Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyVinegary
Texture
Oily
Commonly used for
SnackingSandwichGarnishingMeal Prep
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Orkney herring sweet cured | Spoonful