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

Is Trader Joe's Cuban Style Citrus Garlic Bowl 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

Bright, tangy profile with pronounced savory aromatics and a noticeable pungency; tender, saucy pieces provide a moist, slightly sticky texture. Typically heated and served over rice, in bowls, sandwiches, or with roasted vegetables. Reviewers frequently note bold, convenient flavor and versatility, while some cite strong seasoning and modest portion size.

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Ingredients

Cooked Seasoned Rice (water, Long Grain Rice, Turmeric [for Spice And Color]), Cooked Chicken Thigh (boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, Canola Oil, Orange Juice Concentrate, Lime Juice, Onion, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ginger Puree, Sea Salt, Lemon Peel, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder), Cooked Black Beans (black Beans *, Water), Cooked Plantains (fried Plantains [plantains, Palm Oil], Canola Oil), Roasted Red Bell Pepper (red Bell Pepper, Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Orange Juice Concentrate, Lime Juice, Yellow Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Red Onion (red Onion, Canola Oil), Garlic, Ginger Puree, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Lemon Peel, Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. * Black Beans. May Contain Traces Of Soy, Wheat.

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

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
CitrusGarlickySavoryTangy
Texture
GooeySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSandwichSide Dish
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