Is Fiesta Mesa Nacho Cheese Dip Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
Water, Rapeseed Oil, Soured Cream (Milk) (7%), Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (5%), White Wine Vinegar, Modified Maize Starch (Modified Maize Starch, Glucose Syrup), Whey Powder (Milk), Sugar, Salt, Egg Yolk Powder, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Garlic Purée, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Chilli Powder, Ground Cumin, Garlic Powder, Colour (Paprika Extract), Dried Red Pepper, Paprika, Onion Powder, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Dried Oregano, Dried Chillies For allergens, please see ingredients in bold.
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.


