No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Cucina Pesto Basil Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply.
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Description

Bright, herbaceous flavor with savory depth and a slightly oily, spreadable mouthfeel; texture is smooth with small coarse bits. Commonly used tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, stirred into sauces, or served as a dip or topping. Reviewers frequently note consistent flavor, creamy texture, and good versatility and packaging concerns.

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Ingredients

Sunflower Seed Oil, Basil (36%), Cashew Nut (5%), Grana Padano Pdo Cheese (5%) (grana Padano Cheese (milk), Preservative: Lysozyme (egg)), Glucose, Salt, Potato Flakes (potato, Paprika, Turmeric), Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Pecorino Romano Pdo Cheese (0.5%) (milk), Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder. Contains: Milk, Cashews, Egg. May Also Contains Peanuts.

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
GarlickyHerbaceousNuttySavory
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingDippingToppingGarnishing
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