Is Trader Joe's Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Vinegar Beverage Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural flavors

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

This sparkling beverage delivers crisp apple-like brightness with a noticeable tang, light effervescence and clean finish. Reviewers commonly describe it as refreshing and slightly sharp, suitable for sipping chilled, mixing into cocktails or mocktails, or adding a fizzy accent to spritzes; some note the flavor can be assertive and divisive.

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Ingredients

Carbonated water (water, carbon dioxide), organic apple juice concentrate, organic cider vinegar, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic strawberry juice concentrate, natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juice (for color).

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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

Beverage · Bottle

Flavor
FruityTartTangyAcidic
Texture
Carbonated
Commonly used for
Drinking