Is Trader Joe's Almond Danish Pastry Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • unsalted butter
  • cream
  • riboflavin

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

Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Unsalted Butter [cream [milk], Water, Eggs, Sugar, Yeast, Sea Salt, Almond Paste [almonds, Sugar Pure Almond Extract [alcohol, Oil Of Bitter Almonds, Water]], Brown Sugar, Sliced Almonds, Pure Almond Extract [alcohol, Oil Of Bitter Almonds, Water], Powdered Sugar [cane Sugar, Corn Starch]. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Almond. May Contain Traces Of: Peanut, Pecan, Walnut, Pistachio, Macadamia Nut, Hazelnut, Coconut.

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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

Snack · Slice

Flavor
NuttySweetButtery
Texture
Flaky
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastCoffee