Is SANDWICH SPREAD Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
SOYBEAN OIL, RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ALUM, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80), WATER, VINEGAR BLEND (CORN, CIDER), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, BELL PEPPERS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, TOMATO PASTE, SPICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
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.


