Is Tesco Instant Mashed Potato 160G Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk proteins
- milk
- milk sugar
- dried skimmed milk
milk proteins
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Dried Potato, Palm Oil, Dried Skimmed Milk , Flavourings (contain Milk ), Milk Sugar, Milk Proteins, Salt, Colours (Algal Carotene, Curcumin), Ground Black Pepper, Antioxidant (Extracts of Rosemary).
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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.
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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Vegetable · Powder