Is SHOPRITE, MAYONNAISE, LIGHT, LIGHT Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED*, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, LEMON JUICE (FROM CONCENTRATE), SUGAR, SALT, TAPICA MALTODEXTRIN*, XANTHAN GUM*, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE* AND SODIUM BENZOATE* (PRESERVATIVES), SORBIC ACID*, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
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.


