Is Al'fez Lebanese Style Falafel Mix, Lebanese Style Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • calcium carbonate
  • natural flavor

calcium carbonate

Dietitian note

Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

CHICKPEA FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, ONION, SEASONING (WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SPICES [CUMIN, CAYENNE, BLACK PEPPER, CORIANDER, FENUGREEK, TURMERIC, GINGER, CARDAMOM], GARLIC, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, RICE FLOUR, TURMERIC EXTRACT FOR COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, LESS THAN 2% OF: PARSLEY, CALCIUM CARBONATE, YEAST.

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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

Snack · Powder

Flavor
SavorySpicyEarthyHerbaceous
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepSandwich