No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Roasted Hatch Chile and Jalapeno Cheese Dip Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Smoky, mildly spicy flavor with a creamy, slightly chunky texture, commonly served warm as a dip for chips or used as a spread on sandwiches, tacos, and burgers. Reviewers note balanced heat and party-ready versatility, while some mention inconsistent spice levels; many shoppers prefer reheating before serving for fuller flavor.

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Ingredients

SOUR CREAM (CULTURED PASTEURIZED CREAM), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT[COLOR]), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN GUM AND GUAR GUM]), ROASTED HATCH GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, ROASTED GREEN JALAPENO PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, ROASTED GARLIC PUREE, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, SMOKED PAPRIKA (PAPRIKA, ROSEMARY EXTRACT[TO PRESERVE]). CONTAINS MILK.

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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