Is John's Pasta Veal Tortellini Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • pasteurized part skim milk
  • cheese culture
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • pork fat
  • nonfat dry milk
  • pork
  • tricalcium phosphate
  • riboflavin
  • +2 more

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

Enriched Extra Fancy Durum Flour (Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin), Water, Eggs, Flour Enrichment (Wheat Starch, Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide Talc, Tricalcium Phosphate), Meat Filling: Veal, Mortadella (Pork, Pork Fat, Water, Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Butter, Wheat Glueten, Dough Conditioners), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Cellulose Added To Prevent Caking), Salt, Spices, Onion And Garlic, Allergens: Wheat Flour, Soy, 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.

Where to buy

John's Pasta Veal Tortellini is available at 1 retailer

Fry's

About this product

Pasta · Dried, Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch