Is Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • lactose
  • milk
  • whey powder
  • butter
  • natural flavor

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Firm yet tender pillows deliver a mildly sweet, earthy flavor and smooth, creamy interior; exterior holds sauces well. Often served in weeknight meals, tossed with sauces or finished in the oven for gatherings. Customer reviews note consistent quality, quick preparation, satisfying portion sizes, and occasional variability in cook times reported.

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Ingredients

Filling (butternut Squash, Breadcrumb (wheat Flour, Yeast, Salt), Butter [milk], Sugar, Whey Powder (milk), Lactose, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor), Noodle (wheat Flour, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina). Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.

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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 · Piece, Frozen

Flavor
EarthySweet
Texture
CreamyTenderSoft
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunch