Is ASDA Guacamole Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Avocado, Avocados, Lime Juice From Concentrate, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Salt, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)), Double Cream (Milk), Tomatoes, Lime Juice (Lime Juice From Concentrate, (Potassium Metabisulphite)), White Onions, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Garlic Puree, Salt, Coriander, Minced Red Chilli (Red Chilli Puree, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Chilli Flakes, Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid)), Sugar, Cornflour (Maize Starch, (Sulphur Dioxide))
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.


