Is Tuna Snack, Cheesy Tuna Melt Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • milk
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheeses
  • modified milk
  • cheese flavour
  • amylase
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • microbial enzyme

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

TUNA SALAD: TUNA (LIGHT TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH, SALT), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, LIQUID WHOLE EGG, LIQUID EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, SALT), CELERY, CHEESE FLAVOUR (MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, HARD AND CHEDDAR CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID), TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, WATER CHESTNUTS, SUGAR, WATER, GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE, FLAVOUR, DEHYDRATED ONION, ANNATTO. CRACKERS: ENRICHED FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, SALT, CORN SYRUP, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, PROTEASE, AMYLASE. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT.

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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.

Where to buy

Tuna Snack, Cheesy Tuna Melt is available at 2 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian Superstore

About this product

Snack · Cracker, Spreadable

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchOn The Go