Yes! We believe this product is alpha-gal free as there are no alpha-gal ingredients listed on the label.

Is Trader Joe's Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Yes! We believe this product is alpha-gal free as there are no alpha-gal ingredients listed on the label.
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Description

Thick, glossy paste delivers a strong, warm aromatic profile with boozy undertones and tiny dark flecks; consistency is viscous yet spreadable. Commonly stirred into batters, frostings, custards, ice cream, and coffee; reviewers note concentrated flavor that reduces needed amounts, perceived value, and occasional stickiness around the jar during regular use.

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Ingredients

Invert sugar syrup, concentrated bourbon vanilla extract (extractives of vanilla beans in water, ethyl alcohol), vanilla bean seeds, xanthan gum.

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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