Is Pasta Salad Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
pasta, black olives, bell pepper, tomato, hard salami, pork, beef, salt, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, spices, sodium ascorbate, garlic powder, sodium nitrate, BHA, BHT, citric acid, Italian dressing, soybean oil, water, corn sugar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, red bell pepper, guar gum, carrageenan, xanthan gum, lemon juice powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, guar gum, calcium disodium EDTA, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium alginate
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.


