Is JENNIE-O, CAJUN STYLE TURKEY BREAST, SMOKE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • contains 2% or less salt, carrageenan, sodium phosphate, seasoning
  • carrageenan
  • natural smoke flavor
  • dextrose

contains 2% or less salt, carrageenan, sodium phosphate, seasoning

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

carrageenan
natural smoke flavor
dextrose

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Ingredients

RUBBED WITH: SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, LAVENDER FLOWERS, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA. INGREDIENTS: TURKEY BREAST MEAT, TURKEY BROTH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SALT, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SEASONING (NATURAL SPICE EXTRACTIVES WITH MONO-, DI-, AND TRIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, WATER), SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, VEGETABLE OIL.

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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

Poultry · Slice

Flavor
SmokySpicySavoryGarlicky
Texture
TenderJuicy
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchMeal PrepOn The Go