Is JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Cheese & Bacon Quiche 400g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • single cream
  • milk
  • medium fat soft cheese
  • pork
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • smoked reformed bacon with added water
  • skimmed milk
  • dextrose
  • b1
  • calcium carbonate

single cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Skimmed Milk, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Smoked Reformed Bacon with added water (11%) [Pork (80%), Water, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite)], Pasteurised Whole Egg, Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (7%), Palm Oil, Onions, Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (4%), Single Cream (Milk), Maize Flour, Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Dextrose, Dijon Mustard [Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt], Sea Salt, White Pepper

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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

JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Cheese & Bacon Quiche 400g is available at 1 retailer

Asda

About this product

Snack · Slice

Flavor
SavoryButterySmokyRich
Texture
CreamyFlaky
Commonly used for
LunchCookingMeal PrepOn The Go