Is ASDA Mexican Chicken & Prawn Paella Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
rice, tomatoes, water, red peppers, tomato juice, onions, roast chicken breast pieces, chicken breast , dextrose, potato starch, salt), peas, chorizo, pork , smoked paprika, salt, garlic, (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)), cooked prawns (penaeus vannamei), crustacean, green jalapeno peppers, spring onions, rapeseed oil, coriander leaf, chipotle chilli paste (chipotle chilli puree, salt, (acetic acid)), parsley, lime juice, lemon juice, smoked paprika, turmeric, cornflour, tomato puree, sugar, tamarind, green chillies, garlic puree, salt, lemon zest, red chillies, acidity regulator (citric acid), for allergens, see in bold
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.


