Is Lunch Mate Bologna Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef
  • pork
  • dextrose

beef

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Pre-sliced deli-style cold cuts offer a mild, slightly smoky flavor with a soft, springy texture that folds easily for sandwiches or wraps. Shoppers frequently note convenience, consistent taste, and kid-friendly appeal, using it in packed lunches, quick snacks, or party trays; packaging convenience and portion control also appear in reviews.

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Ingredients

Mechanically separated chicken, pork, water, corn syrup, beef, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, flavoring, potassium lactate, sodium lactate, sodium phosphates, dextrose, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

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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

Meat · Loaf, Slice

Flavor
SavoryUmami
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchSnacking