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

Is Trader Joe's Channa Masala Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.
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Ready to heat, spiced stew offers a thick, hearty texture with individual tender morsels suspended in a robust, aromatic sauce. Reviewers note balanced heat, occasional saltiness, and reliable convenience. Commonly served over rice or with flatbreads, it is used for quick weeknight meals, wraps, and as a filling or topping.

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Ingredients

Onions, Chickpeas Tomatoes (tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid), Water, Spices, Canola Oil, Garlic, Ghee (clarified Butter [milk]), Salt, Mango Powder, Turmeric, Cilantro, Bay Leaves. Contains Milk.

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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