No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.
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Warm autumnal spice notes mingle with a mild sweetness and a crisp, firm crunch; commonly eaten straight from the bag, sprinkled over salads or oatmeal, or added to trail mixes and baked goods. Reviewers often cite satisfying crunch and seasonal flavor, with occasional comments about subtle seasoning and package size.

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Ingredients

Pumpkin Seeds, Sugar, Butter (cream, Salt), Pumpkin Spice Blend (sugar, Pumpkin Spice [ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice]), Salt. Contains Milk. May Contain Traces Of Soy, Wheat, Peanut, Tree Nuts.

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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