Is Tapenade Selection Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk
- cheese powder
- animal rennet
milk
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
TOMATO DIP: Semi-dried Tomatoes (34%), Tomato Passata (25%) [Tomatoes, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid], Sundried Tomatoes (20%) [Sundried Tomatoes, Salt), Rapeseed Oil, Shallots, Sugar, Oregano, Salt, Garlic Powder, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Ground Black Pepper. GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE: Green Pitted Olives (71%) [Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid], Rapeseed Oil, Basil, Cheese Powder (Milk, Salt, Lactic Starter Cultures, Animal Rennet, Colours: Beta-carotene, Annatto Norbixin; Preservative: Sodium Nitrate), Sundried Tomatoes (Sundried Tomatoes, Salt), Pine Nuts, Thickener: Cellulose Gum; Capers (Capers, Wine Vinegar, Water, Salt, Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate, Citric Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. KALAMON OLIVE TAPENADE: Kalamon Olives (94%) [Olives, Salt, Vinegar), Rapeseed Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic Powder, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Ground Black Pepper. A ALLERGY ADVICE
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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.


