No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Is StarKist Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad, Original Deli Style, 3 oz Pouch Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.
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Convenient single-serve pouch delivers a creamy, flaky deli-style salad with a mild savory flavor and soft, slightly chunky texture. Commonly used as a sandwich or cracker topping, quick lunch, or travel snack. Reviewers note reliable portability, ease of use, and consistent taste, though some mention variable seasoning intensity and packaging.

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Ingredients

LIGHT TUNA, WATER, WATER CHESTNUTS, VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CELERY, CURED CUCUMBERS, EGG YOLK, ONION POWDER, MUSTARD FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SALT, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GEL, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, COLOR ADDED. CONTAINS: FISH (TUNA), EGGS.

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

StarKist Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad, Original Deli Style, 3 oz Pouch is available at 22 retailers

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About this product

Spread · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyTangyAcidic
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingDippingMeal Prep
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