Is Applegate Organics Sliced Uncured Black Forest Ham 6oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pork never administered antibiotics
  • organic pork water
  • fed animal by-products

pork never administered antibiotics

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Smoky, mildly sweet ham slices offer a tender, moist texture and thin, foldable slices that work well in sandwiches, wraps, salads, and charcuterie boards. Reviewers commonly note consistent flavor and freshness, also praising convenience and suitability for quick meals, while some comment on occasional price, package size variability, and availability.

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Ingredients

Organic Pork** Water, Sea Salt. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Organic Cane Sugar, Cultured Celery Powder. **Pork Never Administered Antibiotics Or Fed Animal By-Products

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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.

Where to buy

Applegate Organics Sliced Uncured Black Forest Ham 6oz is available at 9 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
Savory
Texture
TenderSoft
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchMeal PrepOn The Go