Is Tesco Finest Calabrian Bruschetta with Iberico Cheese & Nduja 180g Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Bruschetta (42%) [ Wheat Flour, Water, Yeast, Salt, Flour Treatment Agent (Ascorbic Acid)], 'Nduja Pork Salami (26%) [Pork, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chilli Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Paprika, Dextrose, Antioxidants (Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)], Iberico Cheese (21%) [Iberico Full Fat Hard Cheese ( Milk ), Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride)], Honey Glaze [Honey, Sugar, Cornflour].
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.