Is Odwalla Citrus & Guava Smoothie & Pasteurized Kombucha Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Water, Banana Puree, Pasteurizedkombucha (Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Tea, Kombucha Cultures), Concentrated Apple Puree, Guava Puree, Chicory Root Fiber, Concentrated Coconut Water, Concentrated Orange Juice, Concentrated Mango Puree, Less Than 2% Of: Concentrated Lemon Juice, Natural Flavors, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Gellan Gum, Pectin, Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30 6086, Beta Carotene (For Color), Contains Coconut Water
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.


