Is Del Monte Relish Sweet Pickle - 12 Fl. Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Sweet, finely chopped relish with a pronounced sugary and tangy flavor and a soft yet slightly crunchy texture. Commonly used on hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, and in dressings; reviewers praise flavor consistency and convenience while noting occasional variance in chunk size and jar-fill levels across batches and availability concerns.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

natural spice flavors
polysorbate 80

natural spice flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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polysorbate 80

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Ingredients

cucumbers, sugar, distilled vinegar, water, salt, acetic acid, dehydrated red peppers, dehydrated onions, mustard seed, xanthan gum, calcium chloride, alum, caramel color, polysorbate 80, natural spice 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.