Is SALSA, MILD Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
TOMATOES (FRESH VINE-RIPENED CALIFORNIA TOMATOES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID) TOMATOES GROUND IN PUREE (TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, AND CITRIC ACID), WATER, GREEN ONIONS, CILANTRO, CHILE JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, FRESH GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE.
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.


