Is Ho-ya Pad Thai Instant Flavored Rice Noodles 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

  • disodium inosinate

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Description

Instant rice noodles offer a tangy, slightly sweet-savory flavor and springy, chewy texture; consumers commonly use them for quick single-serve meals, lunchbox additions, or base for added proteins and vegetables. Reviews often note convenience and bold seasoning, with occasional comments about high saltiness or uneven sauce distribution and portability noted.

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Ingredients

Rice Noodles (rice, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Salt, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Guar Gum), Sweet & Sour Sauce (water, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Garlic, Salt, Red Shallot, Tamarind Paste, Modified Cornstarch, Chili Peppers, Sesame Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Artificial Flavours, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Spice, Caramel Colour, Paprika Oleoresin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-carotene, Mixed Tocopherol Concentrate), Dried Flakes (green Onion), Fried Garlic [garlic, Refined Palm Oil]. Contains: Soy, Sesame.

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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.

About this product

Noodle · Dried

Flavor
SweetSavoryTangySpicy
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
CookingLunchMeal Prep