Is Classic Gourmet Thousand Island Dressing - 1.5 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
soybean oil, water, sweet relish (cured cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, onion (dehydrated), salt, red bell peppers (dehydrated), xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate to preserve freshness, natural flavors, polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric), high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, tomato paste, contains less than 2% of salt, xanthan gum, spice, onion (dehydrated), sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (to preserve freshness), celery seed, natural flavor, calcium disodium edta added to protect 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.


