Is Mediterranean Layered Dip Messicano 135g Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Canola Oil , Sour Cream (19%) (Cream, Skim Milk, Milk Solids, Gelatine (From Beef), Thickener (1422), Emulsifier (339), Culture), Cream Cheese (16%) (Cream, Skim Milk, Milk Solids, Salt, Acidity Regulator (270), Emulsifiers (450, 452, 451, 339), Thickener (401), Natural Flavour), Onion, Diced Tomatoes (7%), Vinegar, Cashews (4.6%), Coriander (2.8%), Cream Powder (Soy<sup>1</sup>), Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato Flakes (1.4%), Spices (Coriander, Cumin, Wheat<sup>1</sup>), Salt, Acidity Regulators (326, 330), Maize Thickener (1442), Lemon Juice, Parmesan Cheese, Sugar, Natural Flavour, Garlic, Stabiliser (412), Preservative (202), Mustard Flour , Antioxidant (300), Mineral Salt (509), Egg<sup>2</sup>, Sesame <sup>2</sup>, Other Tree Nuts<sup>2</sup>
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.


