Is Tesco Finest Maple & Balsamic Gammon Shanks 545G Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Pork Shank, Maple & Balsamic Sauce, Water, Salt, Black Pepper, Green Pepper, Red Pepper, Mustard Powder, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Parsley, Paprika, Sodium Nitrite), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Maple & Balsamic Sauce Contains: Sugar, Maple Syrup, Concentrated Apple Juice, Cornflour, Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena (Red Wine Vinegar, Grape Must), Spirit Vinegar, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Flavouring, Ginger
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.


