Is Waitrose Spaghetti Puttenesca Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Cooked spaghetti pasta (water, durum wheat semolina), tomatoes (36%), water, onion, black olives (3%), tomato paste, capers (2.0%), extra virgin olive oil, rapeseed oil, sugar, garlic purée, balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must), salt, cornflour, oregano, black pepper, chilli flakes

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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