Is Spicy Little Crisp Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

monosodium l-glutamate
calcium carbonate
food additives

monosodium l-glutamate

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is generally made from plant proteins but can be derived from animals as well.

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Ingredients

Wheat flour, drinking water, vegetable oil, edible salt, sug ar, irradiated chilli powder, food additives (monosodium L-glutamate, single hard irradiated spice, triglycerides, cyclamate, 5'-dinucleotide disodium salt, sucralose, neotame, 2-tert-butylbenzene-1 4-diol, compound expansion agent (disodium pyrophosphate, Sodium bicarbonate, calcium bis(dihydrogen phosphate), calcium carbonate), turmeric, Monascus red, capsicum red), food flavor.

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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.