Is H‑E‑B Select Ingredients Beef and Pork Jalapeno Meatballs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Beef, Pork, Jalapeno Peppers, Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt), Water, Less Than 2% Of: Dehydrated Jalapenos, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Bell Peppers, Whey, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Natural Flavors

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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