Is PEPPERED BEEF Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
VEGETABLES (BROCCOLI, CARROTS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, ONIONS), SAUCE (WATER, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR], WHITE WINE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: GARLIC, MOLASSES, GINGER, CHILI PASTE [RED CHILI PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, SALT], BLACK PEPPER, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SESAME SEED OIL, SOYBEANS, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALTED SAKE [SAKE {WATER, RICE, KOJI}, SALT], LACTIC ACID), COOKED BEEF, WATER AND FOOD STARCH PRODUCT (BEEF, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: SAKE WINE [WINE, SALT], SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID], POTATO STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, 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.


