Is ASDA Good & Balanced Good & Balanced Chicken Tikka Masala Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Cooked Rice Mix (Water, Basmati Rice, Spinach, Cumin Seeds), Red Pepper And Red Onion Mix, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Cooked Marinated Chicken Pieces, Chicken Breast , Ginger Puree, Tomato Paste, Palm Oil, Garlic Puree, Yogurt Powder (Milk), Corn Starch, Salt, Water, Green Chillies, Chilli Powder, Colour (Paprika Extract), Coriander Powder, Cumin, Ginger, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Mace, Anise, Turmeric, Basil), Water, Tomatoes, Milk, Onions, Yogurt (Milk), Garlic Puree, Ginger Puree, Modified Maize Starch, Tomato Puree, Cumin, Salt, Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Tandoori Masala Seasoning (Paprika, Salt, Ground Coriander, Turmeric, Chilli Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Cloves, Lemon Oil, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Colour (Paprika Extract)), Turmeric, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala Blend (Spices, Fennel, Spice Extracts (Nutmeg, Clove, Cinnamon)), Fenugreek Leaf, Colour (Paprika Extract), Chilli Powder, Flavouring
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.


