Is Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno 650g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheddar cheese
  • regato cheese
  • milk
  • british pork
  • calcium carbonate

cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

Cheddar cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Tomatoes, Trulli Pasta (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), British Pork (15%), Onions, Tomato Purée, Honey, Rapeseed Oil, Regato Cheese ( Milk ), Free-Range Egg , Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Cheddar Cheese ( Milk ), Wheat Couscous, Garlic Purée, Parsley, Sunflower Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Salt, Basil, Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast, Salt), Vegetarian Worcester Sauce (Water, Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Molasses, Onion Purée, Salt, Tamarind Paste, Cloves, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée), Oregano, Ground Fennel Seeds, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, Ground Chillies, Colour: Paprika Extract, Secret ingredient: Obsession

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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

Charlie Bigham's Meatballs Al Forno 650g is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceous
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go