Is Emma-Jane's Family Style Shepherd's Pie Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • beef flavour
  • beef
  • 471
  • 621
  • 1422

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Mince Filling (53%) (water, Beef (18%), Thickener (1422), Peas (2%), Beef Flavour (flavour Enhancers (621, 635), Colours (150c, 100), Soy), Dehydrated Onion, Colour (150c), Salt, Potato Fibre, Pepper), Potato Topping (47%) (water, Potato Flakes (potato, Stabilisers (450, 471), Antioxidant (330), Preservative (223) (sulphites)), Vegetable Oil, Salt), Parsley. Contaisn Soy and Sulphites. May contain Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat. Contains Sulphites.

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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

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryUmami
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch