Is H‑E‑B Select Ingredients Specialty Series Carolina Style Barbeque Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Mustard (Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika), Brown Sugar, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Corn Starch, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Molasses, Natural Smoke Flavor, Chipotle Pepper Flavor (Sunflower Oil, Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavor), Spices, Dried Garlic, Natural Flavor, Dried Onion, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder), Paprika, Citric Acid
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.


