Is SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE & SPREAD Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cultured part-skimmed cow's milk
  • romano cheese made from cow's milk
  • cultured part ski-skim milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • natural flavor
  • enzymes

cultured part-skimmed cow's 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

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Ingredients

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SULFUR DIOXIDE ADDED FOR COLOR RETENTION AND PRESERVATION), OLIVE OIL, BASIL, ONIONS, GARLIC, RED BELL PEPPERS, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART SKI-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PART-SKIMMED COW'S MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: RED WINE VINEGAR, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR.

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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

Pasta Sauce · Spreadable

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyNutty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
CookingGarnishingToppingSandwich