Is M&S Minced Beef and Onion Shortcrust Pastry Pie Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • milk
  • beef
  • roast beef bones
  • roast beef stock
  • pork lard
  • cooked minced beef
  • calcium carbonate

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

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Ingredients

Wheatflour Contains Gluten (with Wheatflour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cooked Minced Beef (19%), Water, Onions, Pork Lard, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Roast Beef Stock (water, Roast Beef Bones, Beef, Yeast Extract, Salt), Cornflour, Pasteurised Egg, Salt, Tomato Paste, Caramelised Sugar, Butter (milk), Ground Black Pepper. Contains Wheat, Gluten, Egg, Milk.

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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

M&S Minced Beef and Onion Shortcrust Pastry Pie is available at 1 retailer

Ocado

About this product

Meat · Whole

Flavor
SavoryMeatyRichSalty
Texture
CrunchyFlaky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch