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

Is Smoked Black Forest Ham Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Smoky, savory flavor with a mild sweetness and a firm yet tender texture, sliced thin for sandwiches or thicker for platters; commonly warmed as an entrée component or used on charcuterie boards. Reviewers note reliable smokiness and moistness, while some report inconsistent slice thickness and occasional variations in salt level.

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Ingredients

Pork, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Tapioca Starch, Flavour, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Caramel, Smoke

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

Smoked Black Forest Ham is available at 6 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian SuperstoreZehrsYour Independent GrocerValuemartFortinos

About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavoryMeaty
Texture
TenderThin
Commonly used for
LunchSandwichSnacking