No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is BASIL PESTO SAUCE, TRADITIONAL Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Description

Herbaceous, bright and savory with a slightly coarse, spreadable texture, this traditional sauce commonly flavors pasta, sandwiches, pizza, salads and marinades. Reviewers often note bold, fresh-tasting aroma, versatile convenience and variable oiliness or chunkiness across batches, with praise for robust flavor and practical meal-enhancing use in home kitchens and restaurants.

Ingredients

SUNFLOWER OIL, BASIL, CASHEWS, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, SALT, RENNET, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME [PRESERVATIVE]), PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM SHEEP'S MILK (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, RENNET), WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, ORGANIC POTATO FLAKES (POTATO FLAKES, ROSEMARY EXTRACT), PINE NUTS, LACTIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.

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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.

About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyNuttySavoryHerbaceous
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingDippingSandwichMeal Prep
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