Is Contadina® Canned Tomato Paste With Italian Herbs 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.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cultured milk
  • romano cheese made from cow's milk
  • natural flavors
  • enzymes

cultured 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

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Ingredients

Roma Tomato Puree, Sea Salt, Contains Less than 2% of the Following: Basil, Oregano, Dried Onion, Garlic Powder, Soybean Oil, Spices, Romano Cheese Made from Cow's Milk (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Citric Acid, Natural Flavors.

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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

Contadina® Canned Tomato Paste With Italian Herbs is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Sauce · Can

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousSavoryUmami
Texture
Dense
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepTopping