Is Western Grillers Shrimp Brochette Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

bacon
cultured milk
cream
pasteurized process restricted melt pepper jack cheese
cured with water

bacon

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Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Shrimp [Shrimp, Water, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate (to Retain Moisture on Peel Only) and Sodium Bisulfite (as a Preservative)], Pasteurized Process Restricted Melt Pepper Jack Cheese (Cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Jalapeno Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Enzymes), Bacon (Cured with Water, Salt, Smoked Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Jalapeno Peppers, Bbq Seasoning (Sugar, Salt, Paprika, Chili Pepper, Celery, Garlic, Cumin).

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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.