Is Linda McCartney's 2 Vegetarian Southern-Style Chicken Fillet Burgers Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • calcium carbonate
  • dextrose
  • natural flavouring

calcium carbonate

Dietitian note

Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Vegetarian Chicken, Rehydrated Textured Soya And Wheat Protein (Water, Soya Protein, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Soya Bean Oil, Natural Flavouring), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Chickpea Flour, Soya Protein Concentrate, Stabiliser: Methyl Cellulose, Rice Flour, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Natural Flavouring, Garlic Powder), Southern Fried Coating, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Maize Starch, Maize Flour, Wheat Starch, Black Pepper, Dextrose, Rice Flour, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Fennel, Black Pepper Extract, Paprika, Thyme Extract, Colour: Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Rapeseed Oil), Rapeseed Oil

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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

Linda McCartney's 2 Vegetarian Southern-Style Chicken Fillet Burgers is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Poultry · Patty, Frozen

Flavor
Savory
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
LunchSandwichSnackingMeal Prep