No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Sainsbury's Red Pesto Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply.
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This jarred spread delivers a robust savory flavor with a mildly tangy finish and a smooth yet slightly coarse texture. Commonly used as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, pizza topping, or stirred into soups and dips. Reviewers commonly cite consistent taste, convenient jar size, reliable shelf stability, and easy storage.

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Ingredients

Tomato Paste (41%), Sunflower Oil, Rehydrated Sundried Tomatoes (8%), Tomato Pur�e (6%), Basil (5%), Red Peppers, Grana Padano Cheese (cows' Milk, Lysozyme (egg))(2%), Cashew Nuts, Salt, Pecorino Romano Cheese (sheep's Milk) (1%), Carrots, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Paprika Powder, Pea Fibre, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. Contains Cashew Nuts, Eggs, And Milk,

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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