Is Rojo's Savory Black Bean 5 Layer Dip Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Black Beans (Black Beans, Water, Salt, Ferrous Gluconate), Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice), Sour Cream (Cultured Cream), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Assorted Peppers (Green Bell, Jalapeno), Tomato Paste, Onion, Avocado, Water, Less Than 2%: Garlic, Canola Oil, Cilantro, Salt, Green Chiles (Green Chile, Water), Citric Acid, Spices, Onion and Garlic Powder, Vinegar, Carrot Fiber, Apple Cider Vinegar, Modified Cornstarch, Smoked Paprika, Whey, Gelatin (Beef), Lactic Acid, Gums (Xanthan, Guar, Locust Bean), Carrageenan, Calcium Sulfate, Natamycin (Natural Mold Inhibitor), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Maintains Freshness)
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.


