Is HORMEL BLACK LABEL Real Chopped Bacon Topping, 30 Calories per Serving, Shelf Stable, 3.5 oz Plastic Pouch 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

  • smoke flavoring added bacon
  • natural flavors
  • cured with water

smoke flavoring added bacon

Dietitian note

Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig, and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

natural flavors
cured with water

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Description

Chopped, crisp pieces deliver smoky flavor and crunchy texture for garnishing salads, baked potatoes, soups, casseroles and breakfast dishes. Reviewers note convenient shelf-stable packaging, reliable crunch after reheating, versatile sprinkle use, occasional uneven piece sizes, and some chewier bits. Often used straight from the pouch or warmed in a skillet.

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Ingredients

SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED Ingredients: Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. May Contain Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Diacetate, Natural Flavors, Smoke Flavoring).

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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

HORMEL BLACK LABEL Real Chopped Bacon Topping, 30 Calories per Serving, Shelf Stable, 3.5 oz Plastic Pouch is available at 5 retailers

AlbertsonsH-E-BHarris TeeterVitacostWalmart

About this product

Meat · Pouch

Flavor
SmokySavorySaltyMeaty
Texture
CrispyChunky
Commonly used for
SandwichGarnishingSnackingMeal Prep
Alpha-Gal Friendly? HORMEL BLACK LABEL Real Chopped Bacon Topping, 30 Calories per Serving, Shelf Stable, 3.5 oz Plastic Pouch | Spoonful