No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is ASDA Extra Special Slow Cooked Ox Cheek Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Ingredients

Ox Cheek (40%), Water, Ruddles® Ale (14%) [Water, Malted Barley, Glucose Syrup (contains Sulphites), Hops, Yeast, Colour (Ammonia Caramel)], Onions (8%), Carrots (6%), Parsnips (4%) [Parsnips, Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide)], Cornflour (contains Sulphites), Beef Bouillon [Beef Stock, Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Tomato Paste], Tomato Paste, Garlic Purée, Worcester Sauce [Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar (contains Sulphites), Tamarind Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Concentrated Lemon Juice], Redcurrant Jelly [Sugar, Water, Concentrated Redcurrant Juice, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Cane Molasses (contains Sulphites), Gelling Agent (Pectins)], Smoked Water, Beef Dripping, Sugar (contains Sulphites), Beef Gelatine (contains Sulphites), Cane Molasses (contains Sulphites), Herbs, Salt, Colour (Plain Caramel), Spices Steamed Potatoes [Potatoes, Preservative (Sulphur Dioxide)], Single Cream (Milk), Unsalted Butter (Milk), Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Palm Oil, Salt, Dried Parsley, Yeast Savoy Cabbage (39%), Spring Greens (30%), Kale (21%), Butter (Milk) (6%), Rapeseed Oil, Black Pepper, Salt, Nutmeg, Sea Salt

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

ASDA Extra Special Slow Cooked Ox Cheek is available at 1 retailer

Asda

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceousRich
Texture
ChunkyCreamy
Commonly used for
LunchSide DishMeal Prep
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