Is Gotham Greens, Pesto Classic, 6.5 Ounce Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Herbaceous, savory sauce offers a vibrant, aromatic flavor with a smooth yet slightly coarse, spreadable texture. Commonly used tossed with pasta, spread on bread, stirred into sauces or used as a dip or topping, reviewers praise its fresh, reliable taste and convenience but sometimes note oil separation or pronounced saltiness.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cheese cultures
pasteurized cow's milk
enzymes

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, fresh gotham greens basil, parmigiano (pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), pine nuts, garlic, sea salt

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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.