Is VANILLA & CHOCOLATE GELATO, VANILLA & CHOCOLATE Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SKIM MILK, CREAM, GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE SAUCE (GLUCOSE SYRUP, WATER, SUGAR, DARK CHOCOLATE [COCOA PASTE, SUGAR, COCOA], COCOA, HIGH FAT COCOA, AGAR-AGAR, TARTARIC ACID), CHOCOLATE PIECES (SUGAR, COCOA PASTE, CACAO FAT, COCA, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), CHOCOLATE (HIGH FAT COCOA, COCOA, COCOA PASTE, SUGAR), CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS (SUGAR, COCOA PASTE, CACAO FAT, SOY LECITHIN), EGGS*, BUTTER, COCOA, LESS THAN 1.0 % OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: VANILLA, CARROT CONCENTRATE (COLOR), MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM.
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.


