Is Unearthed 130g Mediterranean Mixed Olives Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Gordal Olives (23%) (Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Nocellara Olives (23%) (Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid), Kalamata Olives (21%) (Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid), Edremit Olives (19%) (Olives, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid), Rapeseed Oil, Parsley, Garlic Purée (Garlic Purée, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Lemon Zest

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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