Is Rosso Pesto Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SUNFLOWER OIL, REHYDRATED SUNDRIED TOMATOES (SUNDRIED TOMATOES, WATER), TOMATO PULP, TOMATO PASTE, BASIL, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, LYSOZYME FROM EGG [PRESERVATIVE]), CASHEWS, WATER, PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURES), SALT, GARLIC PUREE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]
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.


