Is Bar Harbor Crab Bisque, New England Style, Semi-Condensed Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Milk, Water, Finely Ground Crab Meat, Non-gmo, Expeller-pressed Canola Oil, Minced Lobster Meat, Wheat Flour, Salt, Native Tapioca Starch, Sherry, Sugar (From Evaporated Cane Juice), Seasoned Salt (Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Turmeric, Dehydrated Celery, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion), White Pepper, Parsley, Garlic
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.


