Is Chicken tikka masala Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

CHARGRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN (40%) [Chicken Breast, Yogurt (Milk), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Paprika Powder, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Cornflour, Green Chilli Purée, Tandoori Masala Powder (Paprika Powder, Salt, Ground Coriander, Turmeric, Ground Cumin, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, White Pepper, Ground Bay Leaf, Chilli Powder), Roasted Garam Masala (Ground Roasted Coriander, Ground Roasted Cumin, Black Pepper, Ground Cinnamon, Roasted Cardamom, Ground Mace, Ginger, Cloves, Ground Fennel, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Bay Leaf), Salt, Colour: Paprika Extract; Fenugreek Leaf Powder, Chilli Powder], Water, Skimmed Milk, Tomato Purée, Coconut Extract, Whipping Cream (Milk), Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Tomato Paste, Red Chilli, Butter (Milk), Oak Smoked Water, Sugar, Cornflour, Salt, Coriander, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Powder, Roasted Garam Masala (Ground Roasted Coriander, Ground Roasted Cumin, Black Pepper, Ground Cinnamon, Roasted Cardamom, Ground Mace, Ground Ginger, Ground Cloves, Ground Fennel, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Bay Leaf), Ground Coriander, Ground Smoked Paprika, Ground Cardamom, Roasted Coriander, Turmeric Powder, Roasted Cumin, Cardamom Pods, Turmeric, Cardamom Seeds, Ground Fenugreek Leaf, Ground Cinnamon, Green Cardamom Pods, Black Pepper, Roasted Cardamom, Ground Mace, Ginger, Cinnamon Powder, Cloves, Ground Fennel, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Bay Leaf ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain almonds, cashews, pistachio nuts, peanuts and sesame. WARNING: Although every effort has been made to remove bones, some small bones may remain. Contains whole spices. No artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives NIVW

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.

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