Is Columbus Peppered Italian Dry Salame - 10 Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Columbus Peppered Italian Dry Salame 10 oz is a mildly spiced salame that is hand rolled in freshly cracked peppercorns. The aged version of this salame is made with wine and undergoes a 21-day aging process. It is highly praised by consumers who appreciate its taste and quality. People describe it as the best salame, great, and of good quality. With its flavorful blend of spices and the addition of peppercorns, this salame is sure to satisfy the taste buds of salame enthusiasts.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

nonfat dry milk
pork
coated with gelatin

nonfat dry milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Pork, Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Spice, Wine, Garlic Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate, Coated with Gelatin and Black Pepper.

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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.