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 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • single cream
  • milk
  • butter
  • low fat yogurt

single cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

milk
butter
low fat yogurt

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Ingredients

88 IRRESISTIBLE Spiced & Marinated Chicken Tikka Masala AW CODE: 303/31 5 000125 CO Marinated steam cooked and chargrilled British chicken breast pieces in op a creamy tikka sauce with pilau rice. Ensure food is piping hot. For best results, heat following the 400 Referem microwave guidelines. Microwave from chilled 800W 5 mins.; Stir halfway through; stand 2 mins.; Stir. 900W 4% mins.; Stir halfway through; stand 2 mins.; Stir. Microwave Remove sleeve. Pierce film lid in several places. Place on a microwaveable plate. Stir halfway through cooking time and before serving. Oven cook from chilled 190°C; Fan 170°C; Gas 5; 20 mins. Oven Preheat oven. Remove sleeve and pierce film lid in several places. Place product on a baking tray in the centre of the oven. Stand 2 mins and stir before serving. Caution: Take care, product and container become hot upon heating. Open carefully after heating as hot steam will escape. The tray may soften but will regain strength on standing. Appliances vary, these are guidelines only. Do not reheat. Ingredients Pilau Rice (34%) (Water, White Rice, Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Butter (Milk). Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Cumin Seeds, Ground Cardamom, Salt, Ground Cinnamon, Fenugreek Leaf, Ground Cloves, Ground Bay Leaf), Marinated Chicken (23%) (Chicken Breast, Water, Low Fat Yogurt (Milk), Potato Starch, Garam Masala (Coriander, Cassia, Cumin, Ginger, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg, Fennel, Dill, Mace, Black Pepper, Chilli), Paprika. Salt, Green Chillies, Chopped Coriander, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Chilli Powder, Ground Fenugreek, Colour (Paprika extract)), Water, Single Cream (Milk) (6%), Roasted Tandoori Onions (5%) (Red Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Ginger Purée, Garlic Purée, Paprika, Kalonji Seeds, Ground Turmeric, Cumin Seeds, Salt, Black Pepper), Low Fat Yogurt (Milk), Onion, Coconut Cream (Coconut, Water), Tomato Purée, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Cornflour, Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Chopped Coriander, Salt, Ground Coriander, Colour (Paprika extract), Ground Cumin, Ground Paprika, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Garam Masala (Coriander, Cassia, Cumin, Ginger, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmeg, Fennel, Dill, Mace, Black Pepper, Chilli), Ground Cardamom, Ground Black Pepper, Fenugreek Leaf, Chilli Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Turmeric. 19% Chicken. Allergy Advice

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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 PrepLunchOn The Go
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