Is Hamburger Helper, Double Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper, 12.1 Oz Box (Twin Pack) Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Enriched Elbow Macaroni (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Starch, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Modified Whey, Sea Salt, Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Milkfat, Lactic Acid, Salt), Sunflower Oil, Monosodium Gluatmate, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Monoglycerides, Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, Sunflower Oil), Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Color (Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellows 5 & 6, Red 40 Lake), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Whey, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking Agent)
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.


