Is H-E-B Meal Simple Meatballs, Spiralized Zucchini & Marinara Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
ZUCCHINI, BEEF & PORK MEATBALLS (BEEF, PORK, BEEF BROTH, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, BREADCRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST], CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY), MARINARA SAUCE (TOMATOES [TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID], ONIONS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, UNSALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM {MILK}, NATURAL FLAVORINGS], CULTURED DEXTROSE [FOR FRESHNESS], GARLIC [GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID {TO MAINTAIN COLOR}], PECTIN [PECTIN, SUGAR], SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, BASIL), SPINACH, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, SALT, CELLULOSE POWDER).
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.


