Is Harris Teeter Lemon Sherbet Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NONFAT DRY MILK, LEMON CONCENTRATE (LEMON CONCENTRATE (LEMON PULP, LEMON JUICE, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, EGG YOLKS, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS FOR COLOR, SODIUM BENZOATE & POTASSIUM SORBATE AS PRESERVATIVES, YELLOW #5), CITRIC ACID, LOCUST BEAN GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, MODIFIED CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, DEXTROSE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.

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.

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