Is ESTI PESTO TZATZIKI , 8 OZ Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • hard cheese
  • milk protein
  • butter
  • pasteurized cow's milk
  • yogurt culture
  • strained yogurt

hard cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

(NON-GMO*): STRAINED YOGURT (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, BUTTER, MILK PROTEIN, YOGURT CULTURE), FRESH CUCUMBER, PESTO SAUCE [EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, BASIL, HARD CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, RENNET), PARSLEY, GARLIC], VEGETABLE FATS (COCONUT OIL), SUNFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED STARCH, GUAR GUM, SEA SALT, GARLIC, DILL, PARSLEY.

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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

ESTI PESTO TZATZIKI , 8 OZ is available at 1 retailer

Central Market

About this product

Dip · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousSavoryTangy
Texture
Creamy
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