Is Signature Select Pesto Sauce Traditional Basil Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply.

Description

Bright, herb-forward sauce with a smooth yet slightly coarse texture that clings well to pasta. Commonly used as a pasta topper, sandwich spread, dipping accompaniment, and versatile in simple recipes. Reviewers often cite authentic flavor and good value, while some note occasional inconsistencies in chunkiness and saltiness across jars periodically.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk, egg, tree nuts
sheep's milk
milk
pecorino romano dop cheese
cheese

milk, egg, tree nuts

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Basil, Sunflower Oil, Garlic, Cheese (milk, Salt, Rennet, Lysozyme From (bg (preservative(), Cashew, Potato Flakes (potatoes, Spices, Sodium Metabisulfite Preservative), Salt, Olive Oil, Pecorino Romano Dop Cheese (sheep's Milk, Salt, Peineti), Pine Nuts, Sugar, Dried Garlic, Citric Acid. Contains: Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts (cashews, Pine Nuts, May Contain: Fish, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts (almond, Walnut).

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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.