Is UNCURED HAM & CHEESE LUNCH KIT Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
UNCURED SMOKED HAM NO NITRATES OR NITRITES ADDED EXCEPT FOR THOSE NATURALLY OCCURRING IN SEA SALT AND CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT (CONTAINS 17% ADDED SOLUTION OF WATER, SEA SALT, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR), CRACKERS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEAVENING [AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, BAKING SODA, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE], MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES), COLBY CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PARTLY SKIMMED MILK, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURE, ANNATTO [COLOR], CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MICROBIAL ENZYME), CHOCOLATE FLAVORED BEAR COOKIES WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], WHEAT STARCH, CORN SYRUP, SEA SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN).
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.


