Is Higgidy West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • double cream
  • red leicester cheese
  • butter
  • dried skimmed milk
  • west country mature cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • calcium carbonate

double cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Sautéed Onion (Onions, Rapeseed Oil), Wheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Free Range Whole Egg, Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm Oil*, Rapeseed Oil), West Country Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (4%), Roasted Shallots (Shallots, Rapeseed Oil) (4%), Spelt Flour (Wheat), Dried Skimmed Milk, Red Leicester Cheese (Milk) (contains Colour: Annatto Norbixin), Butter (Milk), Cornflour, Double Cream (Milk), Dijon Mustard, Sugar, White Wine Vinegar, Brown Linseeds, Golden Linseeds, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Wheat Flour, Onion, Mustard Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, Yeast, *www.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 West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Unknown · Slice

Flavor
SavoryButteryEarthy
Texture
CreamySoftFlaky
Commonly used for
BreakfastLunchMeal PrepSide Dish