Is Gorton's® Butterfly Breaded Tail-On Shrimp Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • whey
  • dextrose

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

Shrimp, Breadcrumb Coating, Vegetable Oil. Shrimp: Shrimp, Water, Salt, Sodium Di-, Tri, and Polyphosphate (to Retain Moisture), Sodium Bisulfite (Preservative). Breadcrumb Coating: Wheat Flour, Water, Tapioca Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Whey, Yellow Corn Flour, Garlic Powder, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Yeast, Onion Powder, Baking Powder (Baking Soda, Disodium Pyrophosphate), Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum. Vegetable Oil: Soybean and/or Canola Oil.

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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.

Where to buy

Gorton's® Butterfly Breaded Tail-On Shrimp is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Seafood · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavoryGarlicky
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
CookingDippingSide DishSnacking