Is Ted's Hot Dogs Hot Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Catsup (tomato puree [tomato paste, water], corn sweetener [high fructose corn syrup], vinegar, salt, seasoning [spices, salt, natural flavors, onion powder, garlic powder, dehydrated onion, sweet relish {cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, salt, water, spices [contains mustard and celery seed], calcium chloride, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (preservative), dehydrated red bell peppers, polysorbate 80, alum, natural flavor, turmeric extract (color)}, chili sauce (tomato puree [tomato paste, water], distilled white vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, salt, corn syrup, dehydrated onions, spice, garlic powder, natural flavoring, hot pepper relish {fresh jalapeño peppers, water, cucumbers, vinegar, salt, lactic acid, calcium chloride, xanthan gum, malic acid, sodium benzoate (a preservative), potassium sorbate (a preservative), natural flavor, alum, pepper relish (red bell peppers, sugar, water, vinegar, dehydrated onions, tomato paste, modified food starch, salt, spices, extractives of paprika (color), Worcestershire sauce (distilled vinegar, molasses, water, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovy puree, natural flavors (soy), tamarind extract), cayenne pepper, water, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate). Contains: fish, soy, mustard. Refrigerate after opening. Contains a bioengineered food ingredient.
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.


