Is Trader Joe's Lemon Pesto Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Description
Bright tangy herb flavor with a smooth yet slightly coarse texture; commonly used to toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, stir into dressings, or spoon over proteins and roasted vegetables. Customer reviews frequently highlight versatility and bold taste, praising convenience for many while sometimes noting it can overpower delicate dishes.
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk
- grana padano cheese
- natural flavors
milk
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Description
Bright tangy herb flavor with a smooth yet slightly coarse texture; commonly used to toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, stir into dressings, or spoon over proteins and roasted vegetables. Customer reviews frequently highlight versatility and bold taste, praising convenience for many while sometimes noting it can overpower delicate dishes.
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500K+ users • 4.6★ rating
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Ingredients
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, LEMON, WATER, GRANA PADANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET, EGG LYSOZYME), ALMONDS, SUGAR, LEMON ZEST, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE (FOR COLOR), YEAST EXTRACT, GROUND BLACK PEPPER. CONTAINS MILK, EGG, ALMOND.
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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.
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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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Sauce · Spreadable