Is HANDCRAFTED SMOKEMASTER BLACK FOREST HAM & SWISS CHEESE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese cultures
  • smokemaster beechwood smoked black forest ham with natural juices
  • pasteurized park skim milk
  • imported switzerland swiss cheese
  • dextrose
  • water
  • enzymes
  • enzyme
  • +1 more

cheese cultures

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

SMOKEMASTER BEECHWOOD SMOKED BLACK FOREST HAM WITH NATURAL JUICES (CURED WITH: WATER, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SEA SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), PANINI BREAD (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, ASCORBIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID], WATER, LIGHT RYE FLOUR, YEAST, CULTURED RYE FLOUR, CARAWAY SEEDS, SEA SALT, CANOLA OIL, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, RYE FLOUR, WHEAT MALT FLOUR, ENZYMES, CITRIC ACID, PREGELATINIZED RYE FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID), IMPORTED SWITZERLAND SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PARK SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), LETTUCE, RED ONION.

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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.

About this product

Sandwich · Piece

Flavor
SavorySmokyNutty
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
LunchOn The GoSnacking