Is Cheddar & Sour Cream Potato Chips Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Potatoes, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cheddar , Sour Cream Seasoning (Whey, Salt, Yeast Extract, Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Onion Powder, Sunflower Oil, Sour Cream [Nonfat Milk, Cultured Cream], Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Paprika Extract [color], Natural Flavors)
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.


