Is Goya Caribbean Classics, Ropa Vieja Con Arroz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef stock
  • beef fat
  • beef base
  • beef
  • shredded beef
  • vitamin b1
  • natural flavor
  • natural flavoring

beef stock

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cooked Enriched Parboiled Long Grain White Rice (Water, White Rice (Long Grain Parboiled Rice, Enriched With Iron Phosphate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), And Natural Sea Salt), Shredded Beef (Beef, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic), Water, Tomato Sauce (Tomato Concentrate (Water, Tomato Paste), Salt, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, And Natural Flavoring), Sugar, Beef Base (Beef Stock, Natural Flavor, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Beef Fat And Thiamine (Vitamin B1)), Canola Oil, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Corn Starch, Seasoning Blend (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Annatto, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Turmeric), Olives (Manzanilla Olives, Water, Minced Pimiento Pepper, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride), Onions, Garlic, Capers (Capers, Water, Vinegar, Salt), Cilantro, Annatto Color, Caramel Color

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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

Goya Caribbean Classics, Ropa Vieja Con Arroz is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Can

Flavor
SavoryUmamiGarlicky
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
LunchMeal Prep