Is JUMBO BREADED PRE-FRIED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP, BREADED 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

  • calcium dihydrogen phosphate
  • glycerol esters of fatty acids

calcium dihydrogen phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

glycerol esters of fatty acids

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Ingredients

SHRIMP, WATER, SALT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, YEAST, MODIFIED STARCH, THICKENING AGENT (GUAR GUM, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE, VEGETABLE OIL (PERILLA), EMULSIFIER (GLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS (PALM, COCONUT)), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, GLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS), CALCIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE.

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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

Seafood · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
CrispyTender
Commonly used for
DippingMeal PrepSide DishLunch