Is Wild Rocket Pesto Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Sunflower Seed Oil, Wild Rocket, Basil, Pecorino Romano Pdo Cheese (Milk), Walnuts (Nuts), Sugar, Grana Padano Pdo Cheese (Milk, Egg), Sea Salt, Crushed Pine Kernels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Vegetable Fibre, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid
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.


