Is Publix Deli Turkey Grab & Go Sandwich Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • cheese culture
  • swiss cheese
  • pasteurized part-skim milk
  • refined pork fat with BHT
  • lard
  • dextrose
  • sorbitan monostearate
  • enzymes
  • riboflavin

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST (TURKEY BREAST MEAT, WATER, WITH LESS THAN 2% OF TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARRAGEENAN, DEHYDRATED TURKEY BROTH), CUBAN BREAD (ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, NIACIN, POTASSIUM BROMATE, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYMES, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, OR LARD [REFINED PORK FAT WITH BHT AND BHA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], SALT, YEAST [WITH POTATO STARCH, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID], MALT FLOUR, GUAR AND/OR ARABIC GUM, CORNMEAL), SWISS CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN LEAF LETTUCE.

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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.

About this product

Poultry · Piece

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
LunchOn The GoSnacking