Is Sainsbury's Tomato & Basil Soup Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Tomato (38%), Diced Tomatoes (31%), Water, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Maize Starch, Basil (1.0%), Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Salt, Double Cream (cows' Milk), Paprika, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid. Contains Milk.
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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.