Is Rustlers Moroccan Vegetarian Burger 154G Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
falafel patty, carrot, chickpeas, potato flake, rapeseed oil, coriander, rusk (wheat flour), wheat flour, dried onion, spices, salt, garlic powder, raising agent: e500), sesame seeded bun (wheat flour, water, sugar, sesame seeds, rapeseed oil, salt, yeast, : e282, emulsifier: e472e, antioxidant: e300), mango chutney (sugar, mango, water, spirit vinegar, cornflour, salt, ginger puree, garlic puree, chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano), mint yogurt dressing (rapeseed oil, low fat yogurt (milk), water, sugar, spirit vinegar, pasteurised egg yolk, mint, salt, cornflour, lemon juice), wheat flour with calcium, iron, niacin & thiamin
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.


