Is ITALIAN DESSING, BIG BOLD Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ONION*, RED BELL PEPPERS*, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, MALTODEXTRIN (CORN), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR).
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.


