Is HICKORY PORK & BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
PORK, BEEF, WATER, HICKORY SEASONING BLEND (SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING MUSTARD), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (TOMATO, ONION, GARLIC), NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, MOLASSES POWDER (MOLASSES, MALTODEXTRIN), CARAMEL COLOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS) AND 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: BBQ SEASONING BLEND (BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, SPICES, MOLASSES POWDER (MOLASSES, MALTODEXTRIN), GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING SMOKE FLAVOR)), SALT, VINEGAR, BLACK PEPPER, CHILI PEPPER AND GRANULATED GARLIC. IN PORK CASING.
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.


