Is Raley's Summer Caprese Romaine Lettuce, Mozzarella Cheese and Grape Tomatoes Tossed in Basil Garlic Oil, Sundried Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olives With a Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad, Summer Caprese Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
ROMAINE LETTUCE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES), RED BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, BALSAMIC VINEGAR [WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR], SUGAR, SHERRY WINE, RED WINE VINEGAR, ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BASIL, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, DIJON MUSTARD [WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, #1 GRADE MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, SPICES, TURMERIC, NATURAL FLAVORING], LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SHALLOTS, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM), GRAPE TOMATOES, BASIL OIL WITH GARLIC (SOYBEAN OIL, BASIL, CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR [WINE VINEGAR, GRAPE MUST], SALT, SUGAR), SUN DRIED TOMATO (SUN DRIED TOMATO, SALT, VINEGAR), KALAMATA OLIVES (ORGANIC KALAMATA OLIVES, WATER, SEA SALT, ORGANIC RED WINE VINEGAR [ACIDIFYING AGENT], ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), ARUGULA, DRIED BASIL, GREEN ONION, GARLIC.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


