Is Waitrose Pesto Chicken Pasta Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Cooked penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water), whole milk, chicken breast (15%), water, extra mature Cheddar cheese (milk) (4%), pesto (4%) (sunflower oil, basil, medium fat hard cheese (milk), salt), single cream (milk), cornflour, garlic purée, regato cheese (milk), basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, tapioca starch, parsley, black pepper, salt, concentrated lemon juice, white pepper

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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