Is Potato & Egg Salad Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Potatoes, Dressing (Soybean And/or Canola Oil, Water, Sugar/glucose-fructose, Prepared Mustard (Water, White Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavour), Frozen Egg Yolk, White Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mustard Flour, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Disodium Edta), Relish, Celery, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Frozen Cooked Eggs (Contain Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid)
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.