Is Meat Lovers Breakfast Bowl Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 16 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • unsalted butter
  • cream
  • pasteurized cream
  • cheese cultures
  • bacon
  • cultured pasteurized milk
  • cheese
  • smoked flavored ham
  • dextrose
  • natural flavorings
  • +8 more

unsalted butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

cream
pasteurized cream
cheese cultures

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Ingredients

CHEESE [CHEESE {MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BETA-APO-8'-CAROTENAL, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR], MILK, UNSALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS], FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CHEESE FLAVORS, WHITE PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, BACON (FULLY COOKED DICED BACON CURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), COOKED SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, FLAVORING), SMOKED FLAVORED HAM (FULLY COOKED DICED HAM CURED WITH: WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SMOKE FLAVOR), SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATO EXTRACT [COLOR], POTATO STARCH [ANTI-CAKING AGENT], CORN STARCH [ANTI-CAKING AGENT], NATAMYCIN [A MOLD INHIBITOR])

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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

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Commonly used for
BreakfastMeal PrepOn The Go