Is PREMIUM ICE CREAM , CHOCOLATE CHIP Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
MILK, MILK FAT, SUGAR, NONFAT MILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CHOCOLATE CHIP [(SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (COTTONSEED, SOYBEAN), SOY LECITHIN, SALT, VANILLA)], CHOCOLATE CHUNK [(SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOYBEAN OIL, COCOA, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA)], MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
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.


