Is THE CAROLINA NUT CO, PEANUTS, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
PEANUTS, CANOLA, PEANUT AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR SALT, GRAPE JUICE POWDER (GRAPE JUICE SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, TARTARIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (BLUE #2 LAKE, RED #40 LAKE, BLUE #1, RED #40).
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.


