Is McCormick® Bac'n Pieces™ Applewood Smoked Bacon Flavored Bits 1.87 Oz. Bottle 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

  • disodium inosinate
  • natural and artificial flavor

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. 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

Crunchy, smoky applewood flavor delivers a crisp bite and savory umami note; commonly sprinkled over salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, casseroles, and mac-and-cheese for added texture and smoke. Reviewers cite convenient, pantry-friendly use and strong smoky taste, noting occasional artificial or overly salty comments and modest bottle size and portability.

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Ingredients

Textured Soy Flour, Canola Oil, Salt, Caramel Color, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Yeast Extract, FD&C Red No. 40, Natural Applewood Smoke, and Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers).

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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

McCormick® Bac'n Pieces™ Applewood Smoked Bacon Flavored Bits 1.87 Oz. Bottle is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Seasoning · Bottle

Flavor
SavorySmokyUmami
Texture
CrunchyDry
Commonly used for
SaladToppingGarnishingSnacking