Is Homestyle Hash Browns Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural onion flavour
  • dextrose

natural onion flavour

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

dextrose

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Ingredients

Shredded potato and onion, seasoned and lightly fried. Ingredients... Potato (85%), Sunflower Oil, Onion, Dried Potato, Salt, White Pepper, Dextrose, Natural Onion Flavour, Turmeric. How to cook Tastiest when OVEN BAKED STRAIGHT FROM THE FREEZER. 220°C FAN 200°C GAS MARK 7 To oven cook: Pre-heat the oven. *18-20 mins Place product on a baking tray in the middle of the oven. Turn over halfway through cooking. Cook until crisp and lightly golen PRE-HEAT TO 200°C FOR 3 1/2 mins Air Fry from frozen. 12-14 mins Place product in the basket (maximum 8 Hash Browns) and place in the pre-heated air fryer. Shake halfway through cooking. Cook until crisp and lightly golden, allow to stand for 1 minute For all cooking appliances: Do not overcook. Follow recommended cooking times. preparing smaller quantities, then reduce the cooking time Our potatoes vary throughout the year, so the time taken to crisp and golden yellow may also vary.

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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.

Alpha-Gal Friendly? Homestyle Hash Browns | Spoonful