Is Simon Howie Vegetarian Haggis Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
fresh vegetables in variable proportions, carrot, swede, leek, celery, water, oatmeal, barley, vegetable margarine vegetable oils palm oil, rapeseed oil, salt, emulsifier (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids), lentils, reconstituted dried vegetables in variable proportions onion, sweetcorn, mushroom, red kidney beans, chick peas, spices (ground black pepper & ground pimento), haggis filled into an inedible synthetic casing for allergens, see highlighted in bold
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.


