Is Birds Eye 2 Chicken Quarter Pounders Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

These frozen chicken patties deliver a savory, mildly seasoned flavor, a tender interior and a crisped exterior when pan-fried or baked. Customers commonly use them for quick sandwiches, burgers and family meals; reviews note reliable portion size and convenience, though some mention occasional dryness and variable crispiness after reheating too.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

calcium carbonate
natural flavouring

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.

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Ingredients

Chicken Breast (47%), Rapeseed Oil, Water, Puffed Rice, Flour (WHEAT, Maize), WHEAT Starch, Salt, BARLEY Malt Extract, Natural Flavouring, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin

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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.