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

Is Pesto with Basil, Pine Nuts and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pasta Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Bright, herb-forward flavor with a savory, slightly sharp finish. Creamy texture with fine flecks offers smooth spreadability and clings well to pasta. Commonly used as a quick sauce, condiment, or sandwich spread. Reviewers praise authentic taste and convenience of the jar; some note strong seasoning, occasional price concerns, and variability.

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Ingredients

Basil 37%, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 36%, Cashew Flour, Parmigiano Reggiano Pdo Cheese 5%, Salt, Pine Nuts 3%, Potato Flakes, Sugar, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid.

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
HerbaceousNuttySavorySalty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingDippingToppingSandwich
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