Is Roundy's Select Mint Chocolate Gelato Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
WHOLE MILK, SUGAR, DARK CHOCOLATE (COCOA OF DOMINICAN ORIGIN, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, VANILLA EXTRACT), BUTTER, CREAM, CORN SYRUP, SKIM MILK, DARK CHOCOLATE CURLS (SUGAR, COCOA PASTE, COCOA BUTTER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ALGINATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SPIRULINA AND SAFFLOWER EXTRACT (COLORS), MINT EXTRACT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
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.


