Is Umpqua Ice Cream French Vanilla - 1.75 Quart Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
FRESH MILK & CREAM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, FRENCH CUSTARD (HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLKS, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SUGAR, ANNATTO (COLOR), ZANTHAN & GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, TURMERIC (COLOR)), NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY, GUAR GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, VANILLA (VANILLIN) EXTRACT.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


