Is Kirkland Signature Shrimp Cocktail Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Cooked Shrimp, Sauce [water, High Fructose Corn Syrup. Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, Horseradish (horseradish, Water, Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Modified Corn Starch, Onion*, Garlic, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (as Preservatives), Caramel Color, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Spice, Pectinase)], Lemon Wedges. * Dehydrated. Contains Shellfish/crustacean (shrimp), Soy.
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.


