Is CLASSIC POTATO SALAD Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR), WATER SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES], NATURAL FLAVORINGS), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, DICED RED PEPPER (BELL PEPPERS, WATER AND CITRIC ACID), ONIONS, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES, YELLOW #5 FOOD COLOR, TURMERIC AND FLAVORING), SALT, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CARROTS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM.
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.


