Is Annie Chun's Pork & Ginger Mini Wontons Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • pork

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

FILLING: PORK, CABBAGE, BEAN THREAD (WATER, SWEET POTATO STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SALT), ONION, GINGER, GREEN ONION, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT), GARLIC, SALT, SESAME OIL, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER. WRAPPER SKIN: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT.

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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

Annie Chun's Pork & Ginger Mini Wontons is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Meat · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickySalty
Texture
SoftJuicy
Commonly used for
CookingDippingSoupSnacking