Is Applegate Naturals Organics Salami, Genoa, Uncured Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Rich, savory and mildly tangy, this Genoa-style salami offers a firm yet tender, slightly chewy texture that holds when sliced. Commonly used on charcuterie boards, sandwiches, pizza, and antipasto platters. Reviewers often cite consistent flavor and slice quality, while some note variable saltiness and packaging concerns and occasional freshness comments.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

pork never administrated antibiotics
organic pork
organic dextrose
animal by-products

pork never administrated antibiotics

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Organic Pork (Pork Never Administrated Antibiotics Or Animal By-Products) Sea Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Organic Dextrose, Cultured Celery Juice Powder, Organic Spices, Organic Garlic Powder, Lactic Acid Starters Culture (Not From Milk).

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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.