No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Organic Uncured Black Forest Ham Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.
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Smoky, mildly sweet flavor with a firm yet tender bite and thin, slightly moist slices. Frequently used in sandwiches, charcuterie boards, salads, omelettes, and paninis; reviewers commonly praise authentic smoked ham flavor and convenience, while sometimes noting uneven slice thickness or occasional fatty pieces in packages across multiple visits overall.

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Ingredients

Organic Pork, water, Organic Ham Seasoning (Sea Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Honey Powder [Organic Honey, Organic Rice Maltodextrin], Organic Maple Sugar Granules, Organic Sunflower Oil), Contains 2% or less of Organic Vinegar, Cultured Celery Powder, Sea Salt.

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 Organic Uncured Black Forest Ham | Spoonful