Is Pasta Sauce Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sugar, Beef Base (Roasted Beef Including Beef Juices, Salt, Flavoring, Potato Flour, Caramel Color, Corn Oil, Paprika), Chicken Base (Chicken Meat Including Chicken Juices, Salt, Potato Flour, Flavoring, Carrot Powder, Turmeric), Romano Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Parmesan Cheese (Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Spices, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Citric Acid
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.


