Is Jjajang Rapokki Ramen+topokki, Rapokki Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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monosodium l-glutamate

monosodium l-glutamate

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is generally made from plant proteins but can be derived from animals as well.

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Ingredients

RICE CAKE : RICE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, ETHYL ALCOHOL RAMEN : WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED STARCH, REFINED SALT, PALM OIL, GUAR GUM, SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM CARBONATE POTASSIUM CARBONATE SEASONING POWDER : SUGAR, SOYBEAN PASTE POWDER (SOYBEAN PASTE, SALT, STARCH OXIDE, MALTODEXTRIN), STIR- FRIED SOYBEAN, DEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM L-GLUTAMATE(FLAVOR ENHANCER), STIR-FRIED ONION POWDER, GRANULATED ONION, MIXED FORMULATION(DEXTRIN, CACAO COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT), DRIED CARROT FLAKES, CORN STARCH, ONION POWDER, MIXED FORMULATION(SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE), SILICON DIOXIDE, DRIED GREEN ONION, CHILLI POWDER, JJAJANG FLAVORED OIL(CANOLA OIL, ONION FLAKE, GARLIC POWDER, GARLIC OIL, ONION OIL), JJAJANG POWDER(SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SOYBEAN PASTE, WATER, SALT, COCONUT OIL, GLUCOSE, MODIFIED STARCH, DEXTRIN, ONION POWDER), BLACK PEPPER POWDER

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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.