Is Bento Express California Roll Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • calcium carbonate
  • L-cysteine hydrochloride

calcium carbonate

Dietitian note

Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Seasoned White Rice (water, White Rice, Sushi Seasoning [sugars (sugar, Brown Sugar), Water, Distilled Vinegar, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Glutinous Rice, Canola Oil]), Imitation Crab Meat (surimi [alaska Pollock, Sugar, Water, Tapioca Starch, Corn Starch, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Crab Extract (soy), Crab Flavour, Paprika, Lycopene]), Cucumber (cucumber, Ascorbic Acid, Table Salt, Citric Acid), Avocado (avocado, L-cysteine Hydrochloride, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate), Mayonnaise (canola Oil, Water, Liquid Whole Egg, White Vinegar, Liquid Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Calcium Disodium Edta, Spices), Sesame Seeds, Roasted Seaweed. Soy Sauce: Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Sugar, Brewing Starter (aspergillus Sojae). Sushi Ginger: Ginger, Sugar, Water, Salt, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Vinegar. Wasabi Paste: Water, Horseradish Powder, Mustard, Corn Starch, Wasabi, Citric Acid, Mustard Extract.

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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

Snack · Roll

Flavor
SavorySaltySweet
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
LunchSnackingOn The Go