Is Charlie Bigham's Paella 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

  • this is part of the traditional curing method for chorizo
  • pork gelatine
  • pork
  • chorizo
  • potassium nitrate

this is part of the traditional curing method for chorizo

Dietitian note

Chorizo is another name for sausage, which is typically made from pork, a mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Onions, Chicken (15%), Cooked Rice (Water, Rice), Prawns (9%) (King Prawns (Crustaceans), Water, Salt), White Wine, Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Chorizo (3%) (Pork, Paprika, Salt, Garlic, Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate*, Antioxidant: Rosemary Extract), Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Purée, Garlic Purée, Dried Potatoes, Salt, Parsley, Cornflour, Dried Cod (Fish), Yeast Extract, Pork Gelatine, Honey, Red Pepper Flakes, Sunflower Oil, Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Fish Extract, Sugar, Lobster Extract (Crustaceans), Tapioca Starch, Smoked Paprika, Anchovy (Fish), Chicken Fat, Lemon Juice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Ground Fennel Seeds, Tomato Paste, Thyme, Chillies, Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Ground Turmeric, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onion Powder, Dried Garlic, Colour Paprika Extract, *Don't worry, this is part of the traditional curing method for chorizo

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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 Paella is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyUmamiSmoky
Texture
ChunkySoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The Go