Is Black Bear Natural Casing Beef Franks Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • natural sheep casing
  • beef

natural sheep casing

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

beef

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Ingredients

Beef, water, salt, contains less than 1.5% of mustard powder, sugar, flavorings, sodium phosphate, garlic puree, paprika, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, natural sheep casing.

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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.

Where to buy

Black Bear Natural Casing Beef Franks is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavoryMeatySalty
Texture
Juicy
Commonly used for
GrillingSandwichLunchSnacking
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