No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Egg Bites Cheddar Cheese & Uncured Bacon Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Small, handheld portable bites deliver a rich, savory flavor with smoky undertones and mild tang, alongside a tender, custard-like interior and slightly browned exterior. Commonly eaten for quick breakfasts or snacks, reviewers note convenient reheating, consistent creaminess, and overall satisfying taste, though some mention occasional uneven heating or variable saltiness.

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Ingredients

EGG, COTTAGE CHEESE (SKIM MILK, MILK, CREAM, SEA SAIT, CHEESE CULTURE), CHEDDAR CHEES &MASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLORD, WATER, JINCURED BACON, NO NITRATES OR NITRITESDED' (PORK, WATER, SEA SALT, SUGAR NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, CULTURED CELERY JUICE), CORNSTARCH, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, GARLIC POWDER, XABITHAN GUM, ONION POWDER, CITRIC 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.

Where to buy

Trader Joe's Egg Bites Cheddar Cheese & Uncured Bacon is available at 2 retailers

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