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

Is Trader Joe's Pulled Chicken Salsa Verde Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Shredded poultry coated in tangy, herby sauce provides mild heat and a tender, moist texture; strands are easily fork-separated. Commonly used as taco or burrito filling, for quesadillas, nachos, salads, and quick bowls. Reviewers note convenience and bold flavor, with occasional comments about saltiness or variable chunk size and consistency.

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Ingredients

Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Cooked seasoned chicken breast (boneless skinless chicken breast, water, contains 2% or less of salt, dextrose, modified tapioca starch, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, vinegar powder, rosemary extract), salsa verde (roasted tomatillos, water, green chile peppers, onion, cilantro, contains 2% or less of salt, cornstarch, dehydrated garlic, cumin, xanthan gum).

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 Pulled Chicken Salsa Verde | Spoonful