Is QUINOA SUPERGRAIN MAC & CHEESE Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
GLUTEN FREE, ORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC CORN FLOUR, ORGANIC QUINOA FLOUR), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (ORGANIC WHEY, ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN [FROM CORN], ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE* [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ORGANIC CORN STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS [FROM MILK], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR)).
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.


