Is Sprouts Farmers Market Jamaican Style Jerk Shrimp Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Shrimp, Jamaican Jerk Marinade, Canola Oil, Salt, Sugar, Dehydrated Vegetables (Bell Pepper, Habanero), Spices (Contains Paprika, Turmeric), Palm Fat, Thyme, Spice Extracts, Dehydrated Garlic, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Green Onion. Contains Shellfish. Produced in a facility that handles allergens: wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, dairy, eggs, sesame, and tree nuts.

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.

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