Is Trader Joe's Thai Sweet Ginger Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Description
Sweet, aromatic sauce has a glossy, viscous texture and is commonly used as a dipping sauce, glaze, stir‑fry finishing sauce, or marinade for proteins and vegetables; reviewers note its versatility, convenient jar, and strong sweetness, with some preferring it as a glaze or dipping sauce rather than a light dressing.

Description
Sweet, aromatic sauce has a glossy, viscous texture and is commonly used as a dipping sauce, glaze, stir‑fry finishing sauce, or marinade for proteins and vegetables; reviewers note its versatility, convenient jar, and strong sweetness, with some preferring it as a glaze or dipping sauce rather than a light dressing.
Ingredients
WATER, COCONUT SUGAR, PICKLED GARLIC (GARLIC, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR), GINGER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE (SOYBEANS, BRINE [WATER, SALT], WHEAT), SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEAN, SALT, WHEAT, SUGAR), SUGAR, PICKLED RADICAL (RED CHILI, SALT, ACETIC ACID), CORIANDER, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE BRAN OIL, SALT, SESAME SEED, DARK SOY SAUCE (MOLASSES, WATER, SOY SAUCE [SALT, WATER, SOYBEAN, WHEAT FLOUR]), XANTHAN GUM. CONTAINS SOY, SESAME, WHEAT, COCONUT.
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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Often paired with Alpha-Gal Friendly
Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
Details →No. This product is not gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain gluten and 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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