Is Chicken tikka masala Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • double cream
  • milk
  • yogurt
  • yogurt powder

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

double cream
milk
yogurt

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Ingredients

Cooked Long Grain Rice (Water, Long Grain Rice), MARINATED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST (25%) (Chicken, Tomato Purée, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Yogurt Powder (Milk), Corn Flour, Salt, Green Chilli Purée, Spices, Herbs, Colour (Paprika Extract)), Onion, CAULIFLOWER (9%), Yogurt (Milk), SPRING GREENS (4%), Water, Green Lentils, Double Cream (Milk), Tomato Purée, Milk, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Cornflour, Butter (Milk), Sugar, Ground Cumin, Coriander Leaf, Salt, Ground Coriander, Ground Turmeric, Cumin Seeds, Ground Paprika, Colour: Paprika Extract; Ground Green Cardamom, Black Onion Seeds, Chilli Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Crushed Red Chillies, Black Pepper, Ground Cloves, Ground Pimentos, Ground Cassia, Ground Bay Leaf, Ground Nutmeg.

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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

Flavor
SavorySpicy
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepOn The Go
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