Is CHICKEN CITRON 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

  • including natural chicken flavor
  • natural flavor

including natural chicken flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. 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

*SPINACH, NATURAL**BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT (BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, LESS THAN 2% POTATO STARCH, SEA SALT), *EDAMAME (*SOYBEANS), *QUINOA, WATER, *CARROTS, *BROWN RICE, *ONIONS, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, *WALNUTS, *SUNDRIED TOMATOES (*TOMATOES, SALT), PURE OLIVE OIL, CHICKEN BASE [CHICKEN MEAT INCLUDING CHICKEN JUICES, NATURAL SEA SALT, CHICKEN FAT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING NATURAL CHICKEN FLAVOR), VEGETABLE EXTRACT (POTATO, CARROT, ONION), AND TURMERIC], *EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, *PARSLEY, *THYME, *CORN STARCH, *GARLIC PUREE *GARLIC GRANULATED, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, *BLACK PEPPER, SEA SALT.

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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

Poultry · Frozen, Pouch

Flavor
SavoryCitrusNuttyHerbaceous
Texture
ChunkySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The GoSide Dish