Is Kroger® Bac'n Buds Alpha-Gal?

Description
Smoky, savory bits deliver a crunchy texture that adds crispness and umami to salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets and casseroles. Shoppers commonly cite convenience and consistent flavor, noting versatility as a topping or mix-in; some reviewers mention an intensely salty or artificial aftertaste in certain batches across online review sites.

Description
Smoky, savory bits deliver a crunchy texture that adds crispness and umami to salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets and casseroles. Shoppers commonly cite convenience and consistent flavor, noting versatility as a topping or mix-in; some reviewers mention an intensely salty or artificial aftertaste in certain batches across online review sites.
Ingredients
SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ ADDED TO PROTECT FRESHNESS, LESS THAN 2% OF HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, DRIED YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3, RED 40, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTON SEED OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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.


