Is PISTACHIO PESTO Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk
- pecorino romano cheese
- parmigiano reggiano cheese
milk
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
BASIL (37%), SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, PISTACHIO (15%), PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET), LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, LEMON ZEST, SALT, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET), ACIDITY REGULATOR: LACTIC ACID, ANTIOXIDANT: ASCORBIC ACID
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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.
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