Is Planty Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Braised red lentils (31%) [red lentils, water], peppers (14%), onions, carrots, peanut butter (peanuts) (7%), mange tout (6%), garlic, ginger, creamed coconut, rapeseed oil, ground turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, chilli flakes, cracked black pepper, salt, white miso [water, soya beans, rice, salt], coriander, almonds (1%), lemon (0.3%), lime (0.2%) Allergens: nuts, peanuts, soya

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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