Is McCain Pub Size Spaghetti & Meatballs Frozen Meal 500g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • parmesan cheese
  • beef
  • milk
  • enzyme
  • 481
  • 471
  • meatballs
  • +2 more

parmesan cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Pasta sauce (tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, acidity regulator (330)), tomato paste, water, onions, canola oil, garlic, red wine (egg, milk), flavour (salt, maltodextrin, natural flavour, sugar, sunflower oil, spice, herbs), chilli (soy), thickener (1422)), cooked spaghetti (36%) (water, wheat flour, thickener (405), natural colour (carotene), canola oil), meatballs (22%) (beef, water, soy protein, breadcrumbs (wheat flour, water, yeast, wheat gluten, maize starch, wheat fibre, salt, emulsifiers (471, 481), acidity regulator (263)), seasonings (salt, herbs, spices), parmesan cheese (milk, salt, culture, enzyme)), parmesan cheese.

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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

McCain Pub Size Spaghetti & Meatballs Frozen Meal 500g is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyMeaty
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
LunchMeal Prep