Is Trader Joe's Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Savory, herb-forward mini wontons deliver a mild aromatic filling, a tender, slightly chewy wrapper, and a crisp exterior when pan-fried or baked; commonly served as appetizers, snacks, or soup additions. Reviewers cite convenient size, consistent seasoning, and quick preparation, noting occasional browning issues and size variation reported in some batches.

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Ingredients

Filling: Chicken, Cabbage, Bean Thread (water, Sweet Potato Starch, Carrageenan, Salt), Onion, Green Onion, Cilantro, Soybean Flour, Water, Soy Sauce (water, Wheat, Soybean, Salt), Sugar, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper. Dough: Wheat Flour, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt. Contains: Wheat, Soy.

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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.

Where to buy

Trader Joe's Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons is available at 1 retailer

Trader Joes

About this product

Snack · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceous
Texture
ChewyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingSoupDipping