Is SALSA Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
TOMATOES (PEELED GROUND TOMATOES, EXTRA HEAVY TOMATO PUREE, SALT), TOMATO JUICE [WATER, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)], ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC, SERRANO PEPPERS, PARSLEY, CILANTRO, SPICES, HERBS, RAW APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SEA 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.


