Is Macarons Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
SUGAR, BLANCHED ALMOND FLOUR, EGG WHITES, CREAM, GLUCOSE SYRUP (WHEAT), BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER), RASPBERRIES, CORN STARCH, DRIED EGG WHITES, LEMON JUICE, NONFAT DRY MILK, APPLESAUCE, LEMONS, BUTTER, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES (COLORS), PISTACHIO BUTTER, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL (COLOR), TURMERIC (COLOR), INSTANT COFFEE, XANTHAN GUM, SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), EXHAUSTED GROUND VANILLA BEANS
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.


