Is Ben's Original Lunch Bowl Italian Style Sundried Tomato Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice (36%), Steamed Pearl Barley (26%), Green Lentils (10%), Red Pepper (10%), Steamed Red Quinoa (6.3%), Sun-dried Tomato Sauce (4.0%) (sun-dried Tomato, Tomato Pulp, Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Salt, Basil Paste, Garlic Powder, Oregano), Basil (2.5%), Sunflower Oil, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Bouillon, Onion Powder, Salt, Black Pepper.
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.


