Is Coles Avocado Dip Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Cream Cheese (39%) [milk, Cream, Milk Solids, Salt, Thickener (410), Acidity Regulator (270), Starter Culture], Avocado (17%) [avocado, Antioxidant (300), Thickener (415), Acidity Regulator (330)], Yoghurt [milk, Milk Solids, Skimmed Milk, Cream, Starter Culture], Potato Paste [potato, Water, Salt, Garlic], Canola Oil, Mayonnaise [canola Oil, Water, Vinegar, Egg, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Vegetable Gums (415, 401), Acidity Regulator (331)], Water, Garlic Paste, Antioxidants (301, 300), Parsley, Natural Colours[safflower And Spirulina Extracts], Preservative (potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (330), Rosemary Extract. Contains Egg And Milk. May Be Present Tree Nuts.
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.


