Is Boar's Head Smoked Black Forest Ham Sub Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • black forest ham
  • pork
  • cheese cultures
  • cream
  • milk
  • american cheese
  • yellow american cheese
  • dextrose
  • enzymes
  • riboflavin

black forest ham

Dietitian note

Ham comes from pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

black forest ham(pork, cure:, water, sugar, dextrose, sea salt, contains 2% or less of:, sodium phosphate, salt, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite) french hoagie bread(enriched wheat flour(wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, sugar, yeast, salt, wheat gluten, dough conditioner(ascorbic acid, enzymes), calcium propionate(preservative)) yellow American cheese(American cheese(MILK, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes), water, cream(MILK), sodium phosphate, paprika, annatto, salt) green leaf lettuce ***KEEP REFRIGERATED***

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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

Boar's Head Smoked Black Forest Ham Sub is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyMeatyUmami
Texture
CreamySoftCrunchy
Commonly used for
LunchOn The GoSandwichMeal Prep