Is HAND-CRAFTED PIE, SWEET POTATO Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SWEET POTATOES, SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, EVAPORATED MILK, WHOLE EGGS, SHORTENING [PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL], WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, NUTMEG, CORN SUGAR, CINNAMON, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, EGG SHADE [FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6].
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.


