Is Waitrose High Protein Green Pesto Chicken Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Potatoes, broccoli, chicken breast (16%), semi skimmed milk, water, butter beans, SunBlush® tomatoes, spinach, extra mature Cheddar cheese (milk), pesto (1.5%) (sunflower oil, basil, medium fat hard cheese (milk), salt), single cream (milk), cornflour, garlic purée, basil, salt, rapeseed oil, lemon zest, potato starch, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano Allergy Advice For allergens see ingredients in bold.

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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