Is Waitrose Vegetarian Aubergine & Feta Burgers Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Potato, aubergine (15%), onion, rapeseed oil, feta cheese (sheep's milk) (6%), spring onion, sweet potato, potato flakes, pasteurised free range egg, cornflour, green lentils, chickpeas, potato starch, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), garlic purée, red chilli purée, parsley, mint, salt, extra virgin olive oil (0.4%), cumin seeds, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper, ground paprika, dried mint, yeast 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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