Is ASDA Extra Special Mint Sauce Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Fresh English Mint (31%), Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Balsamic Vinegar (4%) [Wine Vinegar, Grape Must], White Wine Vinegar, Dried Mint, Salt, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)
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.


