Is Whole Foods Market Sesame Ginger Dressing Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • cultured dextrose

cultured dextrose

Dietitian note

Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

This dressing delivers a balanced sweet-tangy-savory flavor with a smooth, slightly creamy texture; consumers commonly use it on green salads, noodle bowls, and as a dip or marinade. Reviewers praise its versatility and consistent texture, though some say it can occasionally be overly sweet or too salty for some consumers.

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Ingredients

Filtered Water, Sesame Tahini, Pear Juice Concentrate, Almond Butter, Rice Vinegar, Organic Tamari Soy Sauce (water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol), Orange Juice Concentrate, Organic Hawaiian Ginger, Chives, Organic White Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Cultured Dextrose, Xanthan Gum. Contains: Soy, Sesame Seeds, 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.

Where to buy

Whole Foods Market Sesame Ginger Dressing is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Dressing · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
NuttySavoryUmamiSalty
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
SaladDippingGarnishingTopping