Is Hy-Vee Select Sriracha Mayo Sandwich Spread Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Canola Oil, Sriracha Chili Sauce (Chili, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Bisulfites , Xanthan Gum), Water, Frozen Egg Yolk, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Contains Egg, Manufactured In A Facility That Also Processes Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame Seeds, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish And Shellfish
What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly 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.


