Is Maple Grove Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Alpha-Gal?

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: WATER, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR), MAPLE SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, CIDER VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, GUAR GUM, 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.

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