Is Great Value 97% Fat-Free Cooked Ham, 16 Oz. Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Ham Cured With Water, Salt, Dextrose, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Flavor, Jamon Curado Con Agua, Sal, Dextrosa, Lactato De Potasio, Fosfato De Sodio, Diacetato De Sodio, Eritorbato De Sodio, Nitrito De Sodio, Saborizante
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.


