Is Waitrose Red Chilli & Tomato Pesto Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Tomato purée, roasted tomato, extra virgin olive oil (15%), water, rapeseed oil, SunBlush® Tomatade® (6%) (SunBlush® tomato, tomato purée, rapeseed oil, olive oil, salt, ground oregano, sugar, garlic powder), tomato, sun-dried tomato, pecorino cheese (sheep's milk) (2%), lemon juice, salt, toasted pine nuts, garlic purée, red chilli flakes, garlic powder, ground oregano, white wine vinegar, black pepper, thyme 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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