Is Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce The Original Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • polysorbate 80

polysorbate 80

Dietitian note

Sorbitanmonooleate (also called polysorbate 80) can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

This creamy, slightly sweet and tangy hibachi-style sauce has a smooth, thick texture, commonly used as a dip, drizzle or condiment for seafood, grilled meats, vegetables, fries, rice bowls and sushi. Many customer reviews cite its versatility, balanced flavor, consistent quality and convenient, ready-to-use packaging for home or restaurant use.

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Ingredients

Soybean Oil, Water, Sugar, Cane Syrup, Egg Yolks, Mustard Seed, Distilled Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Salt, Garlic, Hot Sauce, (Aged Red Cayenine Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum), Lactic Acid, Paprika, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Natural Source Vitamin E, Calcium Disodium EDTA ( To Protect Flavor), Black Pepper, White Pepper. Contains Egg, Soy. May Also Contain Mustard.

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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

Terry Ho's Yum Yum Sauce The Original is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SavorySweetGarlickyTangy
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSaladGrilling