Is H-E-B Fully Cooked Spiral Sliced Bone-In Texas Pecan Praline Ham Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • salt, butter, tbhq
  • butter
  • dextrose
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • water

salt, butter, tbhq

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cured With: Water, Dextrose, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Potassium Lactate, Brown Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Corn Syrup, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Liquid Glaze Ingredients: Corn Syrup, Water, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Caramel Color, Malic Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Dextrose. Dry Glaze Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Praline Pecans (Sugar, Pecans, Butter, Salt, Caramel Color), Pecans, Dextrose, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Butter, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Tbhq (For Freshness).

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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

H-E-B Fully Cooked Spiral Sliced Bone-In Texas Pecan Praline Ham is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySweetNutty
Texture
TenderJuicy
Commonly used for
LunchSandwichSide DishMeal Prep