Is ROOT BEER Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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aqueous solution of natural hickory smoke flavor
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aqueous solution of natural hickory smoke flavor

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Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

ORIGINAL RECIPE: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CITRIC ACID), FITZ'S ROOT BEER SYRUP (SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, VANILLIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, QUAILLIA), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, APPLE JELLY, HONEY, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2%: SPICES, PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR (AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, PRODUCT CONTAINS MORE THAN 10% BUT LESS THAN 80% ACETIC ACID WHICH IS A NATURAL CONSTITUENTS OF LIQUID SMOKE), WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE CONCENTRATE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS).

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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.