Is Higgidy Spinach, Feta & Pine Nut Pie 270G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • feta cheese
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • double cream
  • butter
  • milk
  • calcium carbonate

feta cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Bechamel Sauce (Water, Dried Skimmed ,Strong,milk,/strong,, Butter (,Strong,milk,/strong,), ,Strong,wheat,/strong, Flour (,Strong,wheat,/strong, Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Double Cream (,Strong,milk,/strong,), Cornflour, ,Strong,mustard,/strong, Powder), Spinach, Mature Cheddar Cheese (,Strong,milk,/strong,), Feta Cheese (,Strong,milk,/strong,), Sauteed Onion (Onions, Rapeseed Oil), Strong,wheat,/strong, Flour (,Strong,wheat,/strong, Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Free Range Whole ,Strong,egg,/strong, Water, Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Red Pepper, Strong,spelt,/strong, Flour, Butter (,Strong,milk,/strong,), Cornflour, Pine Nuts, Brown Linseeds, Golden Linseeds, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Higgidy,co,uk/palmoil

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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

Higgidy Spinach, Feta & Pine Nut Pie 270G is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Whole

Flavor
SavoryNutty
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSnacking