Is Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • pasteurized cow's milk
  • cheese culture
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasteurized milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt, semolina, canola oil, yeast, enzymes, mozzarella cheese
  • riboflavin

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, sour culture, contains 2% or less of: salt, semolina, canola oil, yeast, enzymes, mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, vinegar, salt, enzymes), roasted tomatoes (tomatoes, canola oil, garlic, salt, vinegar, spices), basil pesto (basil, canola and/or sunflower oil, parmesan cheese [pasteurized cow's milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes], garlic puree [water, granulated garlic], rice vinegar, butter, ascorbic acid, sea salt, black pepper, spinach, enzymes are vegetarian)

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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.