Is Salsa Con Queso Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Buttermilk, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Food Starch Modified, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Corn Syrup, Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes, Salt, Jalapeno Peppers, Glucono-delta-lactone, Dehydrated Onions, Xanthan Gum, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Spices, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Mono And Diglycerides, Apo/beta Carotenal Color, Granulated Garlic, Dehydrated Red Bell Peppers, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Chili Pepper Powder, Worcestershire Concentrate (Water, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Spice Extractives And Malt Extract)
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.


