No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 11 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Spinach Tortellini Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 11 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Description

Soft, pillow-shaped pasta parcels offer a mildly savory, earthy filling and a tender, firm bite; texture described as smooth inside and resilient outside. Typical uses include boiling then tossing with sauces, adding to soups or salads, or baking in casseroles. Reviews note consistent flavor and uneven cooking, with variations noted.

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Ingredients

Filling: Spinach, Ricotta Cheese (whey, Vinegar, Salt), Mozzarella, Cheese (pasteurized Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Breadcrumbs, (wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Crackermeal, (wheat Flour), Parmesan Flavor (parmesan Cheese (granular Cheese & Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Salt, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid), Sea Salt, Canola Oil, Yeast Extract, Organic Butter, Sweet Cream, Sugar, Water, Organic Onion Powder, Organic Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor), Canola Oil, Black Pepper, Sea Salt. Pasta: Wheat Flour, Water, Eggs, Beta-carotene. Contains: Wheat, Milk & Eggs.

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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Trader Joe's Spinach Tortellini is available at 1 retailer

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