Is ASDA Cheese Coleslaw Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Cabbage, Mayonnaise (26%) [Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Pasteurised Free Range Whole Egg, Salt, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Mustard Flour], Extra Mature Coloured Cheddar Cheese [Cheese (Milk), Colour (Annatto)), Carrots, Salted Soft Cheese [Soft Cheese (Milk), Salt], Water, Onions, White Wine Vinegar, Chives, Mustard Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Salt, Mustard Husk, Spices, Colour (Paprika Extract), Flavouring .
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.


