Is hot honey bbq chicken bites Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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dextrose, flavoring, garlic powder, modified food starch
dextrose
natural smoke flavor

dextrose, flavoring, garlic powder, modified food starch

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Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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dextrose

natural smoke flavor

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Ingredients

WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DEXTROSE, FLAVORING, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (MODIFIED CORN STARCH), OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, ONION POWDER, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SPICES, AND VINEGAR. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL. GLAZED WITH: WATER, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES), RED PEPPERS, MIKE'S HOT HONEY (HONEY, CHILIES, VINEGAR), DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, SALT, APPLE CIDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD FLOUR, NATURAL COLOR, CAPSICUM OLEORESIN.

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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.