Is Woolworths Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Kit 500g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

parmesan cheese
cheese
whey powder
skim milk powder
milk
light cream
light sour cream
animal lipase

parmesan cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Pasta (47%) (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Dressing (20%) (Canola Oil, Water, Sugar, Light Sour Cream (Light Cream (Milk)), Vinegar, Dijon Mustard (Mustard Seed, Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid)), Salt, Skim Milk Powder, Whey Powder (Milk), Thickener (1450 from Corn), Free Range Egg Yolk Powder (0.6%), Maize Starch, Vegetable Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Garlic Powder, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Spice), Cherry Tomato (12%), Basil Pesto (7%) (Basil Puree (48%) (Basil 92%)), Canola Oil, White Wine Vinegar (Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid)), Parmesan Cheese (4.7%) (Milk, Non Animal Rennet), Tapioca Starch, Lemon Juice, Rehydrated Garlic, Preservative (202), Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Parmesan Cheese (4%) (Cheese (Milk, Non Animal Rennet, Animal Lipase, Firming Agent (509)), Anticaking Agent (460), Preservative (200)), Kale (3.5%), Parsley (3.5%), Baby Spinach (3%)

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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.