Is TRUFFLED RICOTTA DIP, TRUFFLED RICOTTA Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS), RICOTTA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY AND CREAM, VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SEA SALT, ORGANIC WHITE TRUFFLE OIL (ORGANIC CALIFORNIA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC WHITE TRUFFLE INFUSION), DRIED CHIVES.
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.


