Is ASDA 2 Vegan Mexican Inspired Tofu Bakes 280g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
coconut oil based non-dairy alternative to cheese
diglycerides of fatty acids
b1
calcium carbonate

carrageenan

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

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coconut oil based non-dairy alternative to cheese

diglycerides of fatty acids

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Ingredients

Cooked Rice (22%) [Water, Rice], Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Water, Green Bell Peppers (9%), Red Bell Peppers (8%), Sweetcorn (7%), Red Onions, Fried Tofu (4%) [Soya Beans, Sunflower Oil, Firming Agent (Calcium Sulphate)], Spinach, Potato Flakes, Rapeseed Oil, Avocados, Garlic, Pea Fibre, Coconut Oil Based Non-Dairy Alternative to Cheese (1%) [Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Thickeners (Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Maize Starch, Gluten Free Oat Fibre, Tricalcium Citrate, Modified Maize Starch, Fructose, Sea Salt, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Flavouring, Yeast Extract, Colour (Carotenes)], Coriander, Cumin, Maize Flour, Salt, Yeast Extract, Stabilisers (Methyl Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Triphosphates), Dark Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Parsley, Wheat Flour, Barley Malt Vinegar, Onion Extract, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Sugar, Lime Juice from Concentrate, Smoked Maltodextrin, Cayenne Pepper Extract, Jalapeño Chillies, Smoked Water, Black Pepper, Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Modified Maize Starch, Onion Powder, Lactic Acid, Thickener (Methyl Cellulose), 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.