Is Margaret Holmes Hoppin' John With Blackeye Peas, Peppers & Onions Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • bacon fat
  • pork stock
  • of bacon fat
  • less than 2% of bacon fat, salt, dried onion, dried red/green bell pepper, disodium edta
  • natural flavors

bacon fat

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

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Ingredients

Prepared Blackeye Peas, Water, Jalapeno Pepper/red Bell Pepper (Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride), Less Than 2% Of Bacon Fat, Salt, Dried Onion, Dried Red/green Bell Pepper, Disodium Edta (For Color Retention), Natural Flavors, Pork Stock, Chicken Fat, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Smoke Flavor, Caramelized Sugar, Caramel Color, Spice, Garlic Powder, Tbqh (Antioxidant)

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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

Margaret Holmes Hoppin' John With Blackeye Peas, Peppers & Onions is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Vegetable · Can

Flavor
SavorySmokySpicySalty
Texture
TenderSoft
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch