Is Spinach & Cheese Spanakopita, 12 each Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey
  • dairy
  • butter
  • milk
  • cream
  • ricotta cheese
  • cream cheese
  • milk protein concentrate
  • organic dextrose
  • riboflavin
  • microbial enzyme
  • +2 more

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Filling: Spinach, Feta Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Microbial Enzyme, Lactic Acid, Powdered Cellulose [To Prevent Caking]), Onion, Cream Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Cream, Salt, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum), Ricotta Cheese (Whey [Milk], Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Citric Acid), Cage-free Eggs, Parsley, Cornstarch*, Dill, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Black Pepper., Pastry: Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sunflower Oil, Butter (Cream, Annatto [Color]), Cornstarch*, Organic Dextrose, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Inactive Yeast.

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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

Spinach & Cheese Spanakopita, 12 each is available at 1 retailer

Whole Foods

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
SnackingSide DishBaking