Is CAPRESE PESTO PASTA SALAD Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized milk
  • pasteurized cultured part - skimmed milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • natural flavors

pasteurized milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

pasteurized cultured part - skimmed milk
parmesan cheese
natural flavors

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Ingredients

PENNE PASTA (WATER, PASTA (FINE GROUND DURUM SEMOLINA, WATER), CANOLA OIL), BASIL PESTO SAUCE (BASIL BLEND (BASIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT), SUNFLOWER OIL, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED PART - SKIMMED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CANOLA OIL, VEGETABLE FIBER, NATURAL FLAVORS, 2% OR LESS OF GARLIC, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, ASCORBIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SPICE), CHERRY TOMATOES, MINI MOZZARELLA PEARLS (PASTEURIZED MILK, VINEGAR, SALT, ENZYMES)

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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

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceousNutty
Texture
CreamyChunkySoft
Commonly used for
Side DishLunchSnackingOn The Go