Is Woolworths Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Risotto Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Cooked Arborio Rice (36%) (Arborio Rice, Water), Water, RSPCA Approved Chicken (15%), Cream (7%) (Milk), White Button Mushroom (5%), Onion, Garlic, Canola Oil, Cheddar & Parmesan Crumb (1%) (Breadcrumbs (Wheat), Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Calcium Chloride (509)), Canola Oil, Parsley, Pepper, Salt), Corn Starch, White Wine (1%), Portobello Mushroom (1%), Herbs, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Preservative (Sorbic Acid), Calcium Chloride (509)), Salt, Yeast Extract, Tapioca Starch, Pepper, Mushroom Powder
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.


