No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Avocado Ranch Salad Kit Complete Salad Kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Convenient kit offers creamy, tangy dressing and a mix of crisp and tender textures; commonly used for quick lunches, easy weeknight sides, or picnic-ready bowls. Reviewers note straightforward assembly, pleasing flavor balance, and crunchy components, while some report uneven dressing distribution, occasional wilting, and short refrigerated lifespan and portability benefits.

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Ingredients

CALCIUM, IRON, POTASSIUM, SALAD (GREEN CABBAGE, GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, CORN CHIPS [CORN, VEGETABLE OIL {SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL}, SEA SALT], CARROT, RED CABBAGE, KALE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME}, POWDERED CELLULOSE {ANTI-CAKING AGENT}], GREEN ONION). AVOCADO RANCH DRESSING (VEGETABLE OIL [CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL], CULTURED BUTTERMILK, WATER, AVOCADO, EGG YOLK, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CILANTRO, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF DRIED GARLIC, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR, SALT, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DRIED ONION, GROUND MUSTARD SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, GUAR GUM). CONTAINS MILK, EGG.

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.

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