Is Que Pasa Sweet & Spicy Ranch Tortilla Chips Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Volcanic stone ground corn*, sunflower* and/or safflower* oil, sweet and spicy ranch seasoning* (rice flour*, cane sugar*, sea salt, green bell pepper*, onion powder*, garlic powder*, vegan buttermilk flavour*, yeast extract*, chipotle pepper powder*, spices*, citric acid, jalapeno pepper powder*), calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime). *Organic. VEGAN.
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.


