Is Grandma's Cole Slaw Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Cabbage, Slaw Base Mayonnaise Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks Egg Yolks, Salt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Spices, Water, Color Water, Yellow 5 And 6, Blue 1, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sugar, Carrots, Pea Vegetable Extract, Erythorbic Acid (To Retain Color), Potassium Sorbate (To Retard Spoilage), Natural 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.


