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

Is Trader Joe's Sesame Sticks 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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Crisp, savory snack with a brittle crunch and pronounced toasted flavor, commonly eaten straight from the bag, as a lunchbox item, or as a crunchy topping for salads and soups. Reviewers often praise its long-lasting crunch, portability, and versatility; occasional complaints mention excess crumbs and uneven piece sizes and packaging.

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Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Sesame Seeds, Bulgur Wheat, Salt, Beet Powder & Turmeric Powder [for Color]. Contains Soy, Wheat.

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 Sesame Sticks | Spoonful