Is Macaroni & Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

durum wheat semolina, wheat flour, salt, corn starch, coffee creamer (glucose syrup, hydrogenated palm oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, sodium citrate, potassium phosphate, skim milk powder, whole milk powder, mono - and diglycerides as an emulsifier, silicon dioxide, beta-carotene color, natural flavor, sodium phosphate to regulate acidity, trisodium citrate to regulate acidity), sugar, citric acid to regulate acidity, annatto 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.

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