Is SAM'S CHOICE, PARMESAN BASIL ITALIAN DRESSING Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, GARLIC, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), BASIL, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PEPPERS, DRIED ONION, BLACK PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (AS PRESERVATIVES).
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.


