Is Sainsbury's Italian Parma Ham 24 Month Matured, Taste the Difference 70g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

made using made using 130g of pork per 100g of parma ham
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made using made using 130g of pork per 100g of parma ham

Dietitian note

Ham comes from pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Pork, Sea Salt. Made using Made using 130g of pork per 100g of Parma ham. Moisture is lost through the drying process Packaged in a protective atmosphere

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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.