Is ASDA Cheese & Chive Dip Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Mayonnaise [Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Egg Powder, Sugar, Antioxidant (Citric Acid), Salt], Soured Cream (Milk), Water, Onions, Vintage Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (6%), Coloured Mature Cheddar Cheese (6%) [Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Colour (Carotenes)], Chives (1%), Cornflour, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate) .
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.


