Is Barbeque Sauce, Spicy Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Ketchup (Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring), Sugar, Tomato Paste, Spicy Brown Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Spices, Turmeric), Molasses, Spices, Salt, Honey, Liquid Smoke, Onion Powder, Apple Cider Vinegar, White Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Tamarind Extract
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.


