Is Festival Burnt Peanuts, Burnt Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SUGAR, ROASTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, PEANUT OIL), CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: CONFECTIONARY SHELLAC, ACACIA GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1, BLUE 2), SUNFLOWER OIL, TBHQ BLEND (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID),
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.


