Is Pretzels, Yogurt Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Yogurt Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Reduced Mineral Whey Powder, Whole Milk Solids, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey Protein Concentrate and Cultured Skim Milk), Soy Lecithin, Artificial Color [Titanium Dioxide], Salt, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor), Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Motionitrate-B1, Riboflavin-B2 Folic Acid], Malt, Salt, Soybean Oi).
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.


