Is MEIJER, PECANS, HONEY VANILLA BOURBON, HONEY VANILLA BOURBON Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
PECANS, SEASONING (SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CREAM SOLIDS, CARAMELIZED SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, VANILLA EXTRACT, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, MAPLE SYRUP, MOLASSES, NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), SEASONING (SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, HONEY SOLIDS [REFINERY SYRUP, HONEY], HONEY, WHEAT STARCH), SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, XANTHAN GUM), PEANUT OIL.
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.


