Is German Potato Salad Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Red Potatoes, Italian Dressing (Distilled Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Water, Corn Syrup, Salt, Garlic, Onion, Xanthan Gum, Red Bell Pepper, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Carrot, Caramel Color, Green Onion, Oleoresin Paprika And Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor), Red Onions, Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrate), Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate, 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.


