Is Rutherford & Meyer Crackers Beetroot Wafer Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Seasoning Blend (Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Food Acids (262, 330), Dehydrated Vegetables, Natural Flavours (Including Balsamic Vinegar (0.08%), Yeast Extracts), Beetroot Powder (6%), Tasty Cheese Powder (Milk Solids, Cheese (Milk, Salt, Culture, Enzymes), Salt, Food Acid (Citric Acid))), Water, Vegetable Rice Bran Oil, Processing Agent (Soy Lecithin), Natural Colour (Beet Red), Salt
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.