Is HILLSHIRE FARM Ultra Thin Sliced Deli Lunch Meat, Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, 8 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • natural flavors
  • dextrose

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Delicate roasted deli meat delivers a mild, savory flavor with ultra-thin slices that layer smoothly and offer a tender, slightly chewy texture. Commonly used in sandwiches, wraps, and salads, reviewers praise consistent slicing and convenience while noting occasional reports of dryness or subdued seasoning and mixed feedback on packaging freshness.

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Ingredients

Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Dextrose, Modified Corn Starch, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, Salt, Carrageenan, Sodium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite, Caramel Color, Turkey Breast, Caramel Color

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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

HILLSHIRE FARM Ultra Thin Sliced Deli Lunch Meat, Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, 8 oz is available at 14 retailers

Fry'sGiant EagleHarris TeeterHy-VeeJewel-OscoKrogerMeijerRalphsSafewaySmith'sThe Fresh GrocerVitacostVonsWegmans

About this product

Poultry · Slice

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchSnacking