Is 16 Bean Soup Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
CONTAINS 16 OF THE FOLLOWING: PINTO BEANS, BLACKEYE PEAS, NAVY BEANS, LARGE LIMA BEANS, SMALL WHITE BEAM KIDNEY BEANS, BABY LIMA BEANS, GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, GARBANZO BEANS, BLACK BEANS, WHOLE GREEN PEAS, YELLOW SPLIT PEAS PINK BEANS, CRANBERRY BEANS, SMALL RED BEANS, GREEN SPLIT PEAS, LENTILS, SEASONING (PAPRIKA, SALT, SPICES, ONION, DEXTROSE MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC,* MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, OAT FIBER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED LEMON JUICE, FLAVORING, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, NO MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS AN ANTI-CAKING CONTAINS: SOY. MAY CONTAIN: WHEAT.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


