Is Dietz & Watson Maple & Honey Ham - 0.50 Lb. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

ham
dextrose
natural flavors
contains less than 2% of maple syrup, salt, natural flavors, spice extracts, maple granules

ham

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Ham comes from pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Ham, Water, Honey, Contains Less Than 2% Of Maple Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavors, Spice Extracts, Maple Granules (Refinery Syrup, Maple Syrup, Natural Flavors), Sugar, Sodium Phosphate (Mineral Salt), Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Coated In Caramel Color

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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.