Is Farmer John Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon - 16 Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • dehydrated pork broth
  • dextrose

dehydrated pork broth

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Smoky, thick-cut bacon delivers pronounced smoke flavor and hearty, meaty texture that crisps on the edges while retaining chewiness; commonly used for breakfasts, BLTs, burgers, salads, and baking into recipes. Reviewers report consistent smoke character and value, with occasional variability in slice thickness and crisping results across batches and shipments.

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Ingredients

water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, dehydrated pork broth, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, flavorings, dextrose

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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

Farmer John Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon - 16 Oz. is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltySmokyMeaty
Texture
Oily
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichCooking