Is Private Selection Buttermilk Ranch Dip Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Calories, Total Fat, Cholest., Sodium, Total Carb., Protein, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise (soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs And Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor Natural Flavors), Cream Cheese (pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum), Water, Ranch Seasoning (salt, Maltodextrin, Buttermilk Powder, Garlic, Parsley, Black Pepper, Onion, Natural Flavor, And Highly Refined Soybean Oil), Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Lemon Juice, Black Pepper, Dried Dill, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Xanthan Gum, Gum Acacia, Spices. Contains: Milk, Egg.
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.


