Is Tesco Plant Chef Vegaroni Pasta 400G Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Cooked Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Water), Tomato, Water, Spicy Pea Protein Slices, Water, Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Konjac Gum), Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Onion Extract, Potato Protein, Flavouring, Thickener (Methyl Cellulose), Rice Starch, Flax Seed Flour, Colours (Beetroot Red, Paprika Extract), Smoked Paprika, Natural Paprika Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract Powder, Chilli Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Salt, Maltodextrin, Paprika, Fennel Seed, White Pepper), Tomato Passata, Tomato Puree, Coconut Oil And Oat Alternative To Cheese (Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Oat Fibre, Maize Starch, Flavouring, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Guar Gum), Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Salt, Modified Maize Starch, Tricalcium Citrate, Colour (Carotenes)), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Puree, Cornflour, Vegetable Concentrates (Beetroot, Onion, Carrot, Leek), Sugar, Basil, Salt, Black Pepper
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.


