Is Great Value Fully Cooked Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon, 2.1 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.

Description

Smoky hickory flavor, ready-to-eat slices offer crisp edges and tender centers; convenient for quick breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, and snack preparation. Reviewers note consistent flavor and easy reheating, with occasional comments about variable slice thickness and small package size; some mention smoke intensity varies between batches and recommend crisping before serving.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

bacon
water

bacon

Dietitian note

Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

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Ingredients

Bacon (Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite).

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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.