Is PESTO WITH BASIL MADE WITH PINE NUTS & WALNUTS, BASIL Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • reduced lactose whey
  • whey protein concentrate
  • cultured part-skim cow's milk
  • romano cheese
  • cultured part-skim milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • enzymes

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bright herbaceous flavor with pronounced savory and nutty notes, and a slightly oily, semi-coarse texture that spreads easily. Commonly mixed into pasta, stirred into sauces, spread on sandwiches, or used as a dip and pizza topping. Reviews note strong aroma, consistent jar-to-jar texture, and occasional remarks about saltiness and mouthfeel.

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Ingredients

Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Parmesan Cheese (Cultured Part-skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Romano Cheese (Cultured Part-skim Cow's Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Reduced Lactose Whey, Water, Whey Protein Concentrate, Pine Nuts, Garlic Puree, Walnuts, Salt, Spice

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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

PESTO WITH BASIL MADE WITH PINE NUTS & WALNUTS, BASIL is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Pasta Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
GarlickyNuttySavoryHerbaceous
Texture
ChunkyCreamy
Commonly used for
CookingDippingToppingSandwich