Is Herr's Potato Pierogi Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • sodium caseinate
  • natural flavors
  • natural and artificial flavor
  • enzyme modified butter
  • natural and artificial butter flavor

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

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (contains One Or More Of The Following: Corn, Cottonseed, Sunflower), Seasoning (brown Sugar, Maltodextrin, Onion Powder, Natural And Artificial Butter Flavor (maltodextrin, Enzyme Modified Butter, Annatto [color], Turmeric [color]), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Lactic Acid), Salt, Natural Flavors, Shortening Powder (soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Mono- And Di-glycerides), Monosodium Glutamate, Parsley, Torula Yeast, Spice), Salt. Contains Milk.

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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

Snack · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryButteryUmami
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep