Is Boar's Head Virginia Brand Ham, Sliced Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients
Pork Ham, Water, Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Coated With (Sugar, Gelatin, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Caramel Color, Contains Less Than 1%, Salt, Flavor: Sherry Wine (Maltodextrin), Sherry Wine Solids, Citric Acid, Canola Oil, Paprika, Natural Flavor)
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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Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Where to buy
Boar's Head Virginia Brand Ham, Sliced is available at 1 retailer
About this product
Meat · Slice


