Is Veggie Seaweed Salad Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

agar-agar
disodium inosinate

agar-agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Goma Wakame Kaiso (wakame Seaweed, Fructose-glucose Syrup, Wood Ear Mushroom, Sesame Oil, Glucose Syrup, Glucose, Sesame Seed, Water, Sugar, Salt, Agar-agar, Yeast Extract, Preservatives (acetic Acid), Chilli Pepper, Flavour Enhancer (disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), Thickener (xanthan Gum), Colour (tartrazine, Brilliant Blue Fcf)), Mixed Sesame Seeds Batch (black Sesame Seeds (sesame), White Sesame Seeds (sesame)). Contains sesame.

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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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Dairy FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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