Is Trader Joe's Thick, Bold & Spicy Red Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Water, Tomato Paste, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Diced Tomatoes In Juice (tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid [acidulant]), Garlic, Honey, Diced Onion, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Basil, Crushed Red Pepper, Ancho Chili Pepper, Black Pepper, Paprika, Apple Cider Vinegar, Citric Acid (acidulant), Natural Flavors (milk). Contains Milk.
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.