Is Waitrose Swedish Style Meatballs & Mash Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Potato (34%), water, beef (12%), peas, pork (4%), whole milk, unsalted butter (milk), double cream (milk), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), onion, garlic purée, wheat protein, cornflour, salt, beef gelatine, beef dripping, yeast extract, tomato paste, parsley, white wine vinegar, basil, oregano, beef fat, beef extract, mustard seeds, tomato concentrate, sugar, black pepper, vinegar, yeast, white pepper, concentrated carrot juice, ground bay leaf, carrot, sea salt Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, 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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