Is Umpqua Ice Cream Peppermint Candy - 1.75 Quart Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
FRESH MILK & CREAM, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CHERRIES (CHERRIES WATER, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH (CORN), NATURAL FLAVOR, RED #40, BLUE #1, BLUE #2), NON FAT DRY MILK, WHEY, GUAR GUM, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, NATURAL CHERRY FLAVOR, YELLOW #5, RED #3.
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.


