Is Salsa, black bean & corn Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Tomato puree (water, tomato paste, citric acid), diced tomatoes in tomato juice, black beans, corn, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green chili peppers, jalapeno peppers, dried onions, sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic, spices, natural flavor.
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.


