Is Classic Chicken Salad Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Diced Chicken (Chicken Breast [Boneless, Skinless], Marinade [Water, Kosher Salt, Dextrose, Dried Vinegar, Tapioca Starch, Rosemary Extract, Rosemary Extract (Maltodextrin, Rosemary Oleoresin), White Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder]), Deli Dressing (Sunflower Oil, Sour Cream [Grade A Milk, Cream, Skim Milk, Enzymes, Cultures], Dijon Mustard [Water, Mustard Seed, Vinegar, Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Turmeric, Spices], Water, Lemon Juice, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Xanthan Gum), Celery, Onions, Parsley.
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.


