Is Turkey Hill Pistachio Almond Dairy Dessert 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

  • cream
  • carrageenan
  • whey
  • nonfat milk
  • butter
  • milk
  • mono & diglycerides
  • calcium carbonate
  • natural flavor

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

carrageenan
whey
nonfat milk

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Ingredients

Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Roasted Almonds (almonds, Canola Oil, Butter, Salt), Nonfat Milk, Whey, Contains 2% Or Less Of Polydextrose, Cream, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Guar Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Yellow 5, Blue 1. Contains: Milk And Almonds.

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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.

About this product

Frozen Dessert · Frozen

Flavor
NuttySweetButtery
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Snacking