Is Primo English Ham | 100g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Pre-sliced 100g leg ham has a mild, savory flavor with a tender, slightly springy texture. Commonly used in sandwiches, salads, breakfast plates, or on charcuterie boards, it provides convenient ready-to-serve portions. Shoppers often note consistent slice thickness and convenience, while some mention a perceptible saltiness or occasional irregular slices reported.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

pork
natural flavour

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Pork, Water, Acidity Regulators (326, 262), Cure [Salt, Mineral Salts (451, 450), Sea Salt, Sugar, Antioxidant (316), Preservative (250), Natural Flavour].

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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.