Is Beef franks Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef
  • beef frankfurter
  • lecithin
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • enzyme
  • riboflavin
  • +1 more

beef

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

beef frankfurter: (beef, water, soy protein isolate, salt, dextrose, paprika, sodium phosphate, spices, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, garlic powder), dough: (wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid], margarine [palm fat, soy oil, water, salt, mono , diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithin, citric acid, beta carotene (natural coloring), sorbic acid, artificial flavoring (non-dairy butter flavor)], water, seasoning [sugar , dextrose, salt, encapsulated sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate, fully hydrogenated vegetable oil [palm]), sodium acid pyrophosphate], lemon juice from concentrate [water, concentrated lemon juice, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite and sodium sulfite (preservatives), lemon of wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid), illergen information: contains: wheat, soy,

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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.

About this product

Meat · Stick

Flavor
SavorySaltyGarlicky
Texture
JuicyDense
Commonly used for
GrillingSandwichLunchSnacking