This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Spears Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Description

Crunchy, tangy spears offer a crisp bite and pronounced sour-bright flavor; texture is firm yet yielding. Commonly used as a snack, sandwich accompaniment, or alongside charcuterie and salads. Reviews frequently note consistent crunch and bold taste, with occasional comments about strong acidity or variable jar-to-jar intensity and overall satisfaction ratings.

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Ingredients

ORGANIC FRESH CUCUMBERS, WATER, ORGANIC VINEGAR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEHYDRATED ORGANIC GARLIC, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR).

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.

Alpha-Gal Friendly? Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Spears | Spoonful