Is Holland's 4 Meat Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • milk proteins
  • pork gelatine
  • beef fat
  • pork
  • beef
  • dextrose
  • L-cysteine hydrochloride
  • di-glycerides of fatty acids
  • calcium carbonate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Beef (11%), Pork (9%), Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Beef Fat, Bread Rusk (Wheat), Salt, Potato Starch, Pork Gelatine, White Pepper, Palm Stearine, Firming Agent (Calcium Sulphate), Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Flour Treatment Agent (L-Cysteine Hydrochloride), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Milk Proteins, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Sugar, Maize Starch, Colour (Carotenes)

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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

Holland's 4 Meat Pies is available at 3 retailers

AsdaMorrisonsIceland

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavoryMeatyUmamiSalty
Texture
FlakyCrunchy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSnackingLunchOn The Go