Is SPINACH & COUSCOUS SALAD BOWL Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • carrageenan gum
  • skim milk powder
  • whey
  • non fat buttermilk

milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

parmesan cheese
carrageenan gum
skim milk powder

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Ingredients

BABY SPINACH, BASIL DRESSING (NON FAT BUTTERMILK[WHEY, WATER, SKIM MILK POWDER, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CULTURE], CANOLA OIL, BASIL PESTO [BASIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE {MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES}, DRIED GARLIC, SALT], DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLK, WATER, SALT, DRIED SHALLOTS, SUGAR, SPICE, DRIED GARLIC, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, MUSTARD FLOUR), ROASTED CORN, COOKED COUSCOUS (WATER, COUSCOUS [UNENRICHED DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA], CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), PEPITAS (PEPITAS, SOY OIL, SEA SALT).

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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

Vegetable · Whole

Flavor
HerbaceousGarlickyTangyNutty
Texture
CreamyCrunchySoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The GoSalad