Is John West Lemon & Thyme No Drain Tuna Infusions 80g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural thyme flavouring
  • natural lemon flavouring

natural thyme flavouring

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Flavored tuna offers a bright lemon-and-thyme taste with a moist, flaky texture ideal for sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Reviewers often note a pronounced citrus-herb profile, convenient portioning and reliable consistency; some report the lemon flavor as stronger than expected while others appreciate its quick, ready-to-eat versatility and mild saltiness.

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Ingredients

Skipjack Tuna (80%), Extra Virgin Olive Oil (12%), Thyme, Lemon Zest, Salt, Natural Lemon Flavouring, Natural Thyme Flavouring

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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

John West Lemon & Thyme No Drain Tuna Infusions 80g is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Seafood · Can

Flavor
CitrusHerbaceousSavorySalty
Texture
ChunkyOily
Commonly used for
SandwichSaladSnackingMeal PrepOn The Go