Is ASDA Good & Balanced Chicken & King Prawn Paella Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk protein
  • milk
  • lactose
  • pork shoulder
  • chorizo
  • potassium nitrate
  • dextrose

milk protein

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Chopped Tomatoes, Cooked Chicken Breast Pieces (13%) [Chicken Breast Inner Fillet (97%), Dextrose, Potato Starch, Salt], Rice (13%), Yellow Peppers (8%), King Prawns (6%) [King Prawn (Penaeus vannamei) (Crustacean), Water, Salt], Diced Onions, Peas (4%), Red Peppers (3%), Kale, Chorizo (1%) [Pork Shoulder, Water, Salt, Lactose (Milk), Paprika, Dextrose, Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Milk Protein, Garlic, Paprika Extract, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Antioxidants (Sodium Erythorbate, Extracts of Rosemary), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Black Pepper, Oregano], Tomato Purée, Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Smoked Paprika, Parsley, Herbs, Sunflower Oil, Tomato Paste, Turmeric, Salt, Black Pepper, Sugar, Garlic Powder .

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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

ASDA Good & Balanced Chicken & King Prawn Paella is available at 1 retailer

Asda

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickySmokyUmami
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide Dish