Is Trader Joe's Cilantro Dressing Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • non-fat dry milk solids
  • skim milk
  • cultured pasteurized grade a milk
  • cotija cheese
  • non-fat milk
  • natural flavors
  • microbial enzyme
  • vitamin d3
  • vitamin palmitate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Mayonnaise dressing (water, distilled vinegar, modified food starch, contains less 2% of isolated soy protein, cider vinegar, salt, non-fat dry milk solids, lemon juice concentrate, dehydrated onion, xanthan gum, natural flavors, spice), non-fat milk (non-fat milk, vitamin palmitate, vitamin D3), red wine vinegar (contains sulfites), cilantro, anaheim chiles, cotija cheese (cultured pasteurized grade a milk and skim milk, sea salt, microbial enzyme), garlic, pumpkin seeds (pumpkin seeds, soybean oil), xanthan gum. Contains Milk, 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.

About this product

Dressing · Bottle

Flavor
HerbaceousSavory
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
SaladDippingTopping