Is SHRIMP & CRAB GUMBO Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SHRIMP STOCK, CHICKEN STOCK, TOMATOES, OKRA, SHRIMP, ONION, ANDOUILLE, ROTEL, RED PEPPER, CELERY, LESS THAN 2% OF FLOUR, CRAB, BUTTER, SWEET PEPPER, BEER, TOMATO PASTE, SPICE, WORCESTERSHIRE, LEMON JUICE, OLIVE OIL, SALT, GARLIC, KITCHEN BOUQUET, GREEK SEASONING, OLD BAY, CREOLE SEASONING, GUMBO FILE, LEMON PEPPER
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.


