Is Dietz & Watson Virginia Brand Ham Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

fresh ham
dextrose
gelatin
natural smoke flavor
5% of sea salt, dextrose, sodium phosphate, potassium chloride, sodium diacetate, sodium ascorbate

fresh ham

Dietitian note

Ham comes from pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

FRESH HAM, WATER, ORGANIC SUGAR, POTASSIUM LACTATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1.5% OF SEA SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICE EXTRACTS, COATED WITH ORGANIC SUGAR, GELATIN, PAPRIKA, SPICE, 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.