Is GOURMET CORN & BLACK BEAN SALSA Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (TOMATO, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID CALCIUM CHLORIDE), YELLOW CORN, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, BLACK BEANS, FRESH ONION, FRESH JALAPENO PEPPERS, GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID), SALT, RED BELL PEPPERS (RED BELL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), FRESH GREEN ONION, DEHYDRATED ONION, CILANTRO, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, BLACK PEPPERS, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM (NATURAL THICKENER).
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.


