Is Pesto Hummus Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Chick Peas, Water, Canola Oil, Pesto (Basil Blend (Genovese Basil D, O, P, Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skimmed Cow's Milk, Bacterial Cultures, Sea Salt, Enzymes), Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pecorino Romano D, O, P, Cheese (Sheep's Milk, Rennet, Salt) Fresh Garlic, Ascorbic Acid, Black Pepper), Garlic, Premium Juice From Gently Squeezed Fresh Lemons, Salt, Tahini (Sesame Paste), White Vinegar

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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