Is Good & Gather Charcuterie Bites Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Uncured Genoa Salami (contains no nitrates or nitrites added except for those naturally occurring in sea salt and Swiss chard (pork, sea salt, and less than 2% of the following: dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, Swiss chard, spices)), Pepper Jack Cheese (pasteurized milk, jalapeño peppers, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Dried Mango, Dark Chocolate Chunks (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract, salt). Contains milk and soy.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


