Is Boar's Head Pepperhouse Smoked Hummus Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Steamed Chickpeas, Water, Sunflower Oil, Tahini (Crushed Sesame Seeds), Smoked House Seasoning (Dehydrated Onion and Garlic, Sugar, Natural Smoked Black Pepper, Salt, Smoke Flavor [Maltodextrin, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor]), Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Garlic, Cumin, Guar Gum.

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.

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