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

Is Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Organic Banana Chips 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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Crunchy dried banana slices offer a sweet, caramelized banana flavor with a crisp snap and occasional chewiness. Commonly eaten straight from the bag, added to trail mix, cereal, or baked goods, reviewers note consistent crunch and sweetness, while some mention occasional oiliness and variability in slice thickness and packaging concerns.

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Ingredients

Organic Bananas, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice. Manufactured On Shared Equipment With Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Milk And Soy

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.