Is HEB Spiral Sliced Ham with Texas Pecan Praline and Vanilla Maple Artificially Flavoured Glaze Packets Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • contains less than 2% of the following: salt, butter, tbhq
  • butter
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • dextrose
  • water

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cured With: Water, Dextrose, Salt, Potassium Lactate, Brown Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Corn Syrup, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Wet Glaze: Corn Syrup, Water, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Caramel Color, Malic Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Dextrose. Dry Glaze: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Praline Pecans (sugar, Pecans, Butter, Salt, Caramel Color), Pecans, Dextrose, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt, Butter, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Tbhq (for Freshness). Contains Milk, Tree Nuts.

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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

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySweetNutty
Texture
TenderJuicy
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchMeal PrepSide Dish