Is Simple Truth Organic™ Roasted Vegetable Tortelloni Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Organic Zucchini, Organic Breadcrumbs (Organic Wheat Flour, Yeast, Salt), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Eggplant, Organic Sweet Pepper, Organic Dehydrated Potatoes (Organic Potato, Organic Rosemary Extract), Organic Tomato Pulp, Organic Hard Grated Cheese (Organic Milk, Salt, Rennet), Organic Mozzarella Cheese (Organic Milk, Salt, Rennet), Organic Basil Paste (Organic Basil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Salt), Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pasta: Organic Wheat Flour And Durum Wheat Semolina Mix, Organic Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg, Organic Spinach Paste (Organic Spinach, Salt), Filling: Organic Zucchini
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


