Is Hummus, Jerusalem Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
CHICK PEAS 58% (CHICK PEAS, WATER, ACIDITY REGULATOR, SODIUM BICARBONATE), VEGETABLE OIL, SESAME PASTE, WATER, CORN STARCH, SALT, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, (XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM), POTASSIUM SORBATE. CONTAINS STATEMENT: SESAME PASTE.
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.


