Is Iceland Potato Salad 500g Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Cooked Potato, Potato, : Sodium Metabisulphite, Mayonnaise, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Sugar, White Vinegar, Pasteurised Liquid Whole Egg, Salt, Stabilisers: Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Mustard Flour, Acidity Regulators: Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Onion, Soured Cream (Milk), Chives, Parsley, : Potassium Sorbate
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.


