Is Gressingham Aromatic Half Duck 570G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • calcium carbonate

calcium carbonate

Dietitian note

Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Aromatic Duck (61%) (Duck, Water, Salt, Rice Wine (Water, Alcohol, Glutinous Rice, Koji), Sugar, Ground Seasoning (Fennel, Star Anise, Pepper, Galangal, Cardamom, Liquorice, Clove, Bay, Cinnamon, Orange Peel, Ginger), Pancakes (21%) (Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Nicotinamide, Thiamine Hydrochloride), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Potato Starch, Salt, Hoisin Sauce (17%) (Water, Sugar, Yellow Bean Sauce ( Soya Bean, Water, Salt, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt), Rice Wine Vinegar, Cornflour, Mirin (Glutinous Rice, Water, Glucose Syrup, Alcohol, Rice), Garlic Puree, Spices (Fennel, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Black Pepper, Clove), Barley Malt Extract, Cayenne)

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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

Gressingham Aromatic Half Duck 570G is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Poultry · Sheet, Piece

Flavor
SavorySweetUmamiSalty
Texture
CrispySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchDipping