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

Is Smithfield® Hometown Original Fully Cooked Bacon 2.1 oz. Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply.
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Fully cooked bacon offers a smoky, savory flavor with a balance of crispy edges and tender chew, commonly used for breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and quick snacks. Reviewers report consistent convenience and easy reheating, noting fast preparation and versatility while sometimes mentioning variable crispiness and small portion size in packaged servings.

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Ingredients

pork cured with: water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite

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

Smithfield® Hometown Original Fully Cooked Bacon 2.1 oz. Box is available at 4 retailers

Jewel-OscoVitacostHarris TeeterIGA

About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltySmoky
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichSnackingTopping
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