Is ASDA Mackerel Fillets in Hot & Spicy Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) (Fish) (65%), Hot and Spicy Sauce (35%) [Water, Tomato Paste (20%), Sunflower Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Sugar, Salt, Onion Powder, Maize Starch, Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Basil, Oregano, Tarragon] .
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.


