No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Mezzetta Pesto Basil Jar - 6.25 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Description

A vivid, herb-forward spread with a fresh, slightly zesty flavor and a smooth-to-coarse, oily texture, commonly used to toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, spoon over pizza, or blend into sauces and dips. Reviewers note reliable flavor and convenience, though some mention variable chunkiness and occasional oil separation during storage.

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Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Salt), Water, Almonds, Sea Salt, Fresh Garlic, Pine Nuts, Non-gmo Lactic Acid, Spices, Rosemary Extract, Non-gmo Ascorbic Acid, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Non-gmo Ascorbic Acid

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

Mezzetta Pesto Basil Jar - 6.25 Oz is available at 12 retailers

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About this product

Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyHerbaceousNuttySavory
Texture
ChunkyOily
Commonly used for
SauceSpreadToppingGarnishing