Is Alden's Ice Cream Organic Strawberry Ice Cream (1.5 Qt) Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Organic Cream,ganic Skim Milk, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Stabilized Strawberries (Organic Strawberries, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Water, Pectin, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Gellan Gum, Natural Color), Organic Egg Yolks, Stabilizer (Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice), Natural Flavors, Beet Juice (Color)
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.


