Is Tropical Sun Jerk BBQ Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
water, sugar, tomato paste, seasonings, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pimento, paprika, chilli, cumin, rice flour, onion powder, smoke flavouring, garlic powder, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, acidity regulators: sodium diacetate & citric acid, yeast extract powder, herbs, orange juice powder, flavourings, modified maize starch, acidity regulator: acetic acid & citric acid, habanero chilli pepper, ground pimento, colour: burnt sugar syrup
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.


