Is Trader Joe's Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • cheese cultures
  • pasteurized milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • shaved parmesan cheese
  • microbial enzyme

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

cheese cultures
pasteurized milk
parmesan cheese

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Description

Bright citrusy tang and peppery, herbaceous notes combine with contrasting crisp and tender textures in this preassembled salad kit. Shoppers commonly use it as a quick side, light lunch base, or picnic option. Additionally, reviews commonly praise convenience and bold flavor while sometimes noting variability in freshness and portion size.

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Ingredients

Salad: (arugula, Carrots, Almonds, Shaved Parmesan Cheese [parmesan Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme}, Powdered Cellulose {anti-caking}]) Basil Lemon Vinaigrette: (water, Sunflower Oil, Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar [white Wine Vinegar, White Grape Juice Concentrate], Garlic Puree [water, Garlic], Honey, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Shallots, Lemon Peel [lemon Peel Zest, Cane Sugar, Lemon Oil Essence], Dijon Mustard [distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Sea Salt, White Wine, Citric Acid {acidulant}, Turmeric {for Color}, Spices], Sea Salt, Orange Puree Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, White Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Coriander, Cayenne Pepper). Contains Milk , 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.

About this product

Vegetable · Pouch

Flavor
CitrusPepperySavory
Texture
CrunchyTender
Commonly used for
Side DishLunchSaladOn The Go