Is Spicy Shrimp Summer Roll (2 Pack) Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Shrimp, Cucumber, Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce (Sugar, Water, Salt, Modified Cornstarch, Distilled Vinegar, Soy Flour, Garlic, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each: Soybeans, Caramel Color, Sesame Oil, Xanthan Gum, Spices, Citric Acid), Lettuce, Tapioca Starch, Water, Sugar, Sushi Vinegar (Rice Vinegar (Water, Rice), Sugar, Sea Salt), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Paprika, Oleoresin, Natural Flavors), Organic Srirachai Sauce (Organic Red Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Organic Sugar, Organic Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid), Sesame Seeds, Scallions, Rice, Organic Agave, Salt, Soybeans, Chili Oil (Soybean Oil, Chili Peppers), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sesame Oil, Garlic
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.


