Is Pastrami Sandwich, 1 each Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized part skim milk
  • swiss cheese
  • beef
  • natural flavors
  • natural flavoring
  • natural flavorings
  • riboflavin

cheese culture

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

bread (all purpose flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), high gluten flour (enriched unbleached wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), enzymes, ascorbic acid (as a natural dough conditioner), rye flour, caraway seeds, salt, fresh yeast, caramel color), pastrami (beef, water, sea salt, organic brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, celery powder, natural flavorings, coated with garlic, cinnamon, clove and natural spices), swiss cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), sauerkraut (cabbage, artesian well water, salt), pickle chips (cucumbers, water, salt, vinegar, garlic, spices, calcium chloride, lactic acid, natural flavoring, malic acid, turmeric), mustard (distilled vinegar, water, 1 grade mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, natural flavors, garlic powder)

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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

Pastrami Sandwich, 1 each is available at 1 retailer

Whole Foods

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyTangy
Texture
SoftChewy
Commonly used for
LunchSnackingOn The Go