Is KOREAN BBQ LETTUCE WRAPS Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
KIMCHEE RICE STICK NOODLES (WATER, KIMCHEE [NAPA CABBAGE, WATER RED PEPPER, FISH SAUCE {ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT, SUGAR}, GARLIC, GREEN ONION, KOSHER SALT, DARK BROWN SUGAR, RICE FLOUR {GLUTINOUS RICE FLOUR}, GINGER], RICE STICK [RICE FLOUR CORN STARCH, WATER], FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL), KOREAN KOBE BBQ BEEF (KOBE BEEF [TOP ROUND BEEF, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE SALT, SODIUM DIACETATE, COATED WITH SPICES, SEA SALT, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, CARAMEL COLOR], ORGANIC KOREAN BBQ SAUCE [ORGANIC TAMARI SAUCE {WATER ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT}, WATER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE VINEGAR, ORGANIC MOLASSES, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC JALAPENO PUREE {ORGANIC JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ORGANIC VINEGAR, CALCIUM CHLORIDE}, ORGANIC GINGER PUREE, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC DICED GARLIC, ORGANIC SESAME OIL, ORGANIC CAYENNE PEPPER, ORGANIC GARLIC GRANULES]), ROMAINE LETTUCE, VEGETABLE TOPPER MIX (RED PEPPER GREEN ONIONS CILANTRO SESAME SEEDS)
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.


