Is MyProtein Cajun Chicken Pasta Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Cooked Linguine Pasta (27%) (water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Cooked Seared Chicken Strips (25%) (chicken Breast (97%), Chicken Bouillon (sugar, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Chicken Powder (chicken, Flavouring), Dried Parsley, Sunflower Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch, Onion Powder, White Pepper), Modified Tapioca Starch, Salt, Smoke Flavouring), Semi Skimmed Milk, Water, Grilled Red Pepper (6%), Grilled Yellow Pepper (3%), Eatlean Cheese (milk) (3%), Spinach (3%), Garlic Purée, Full Fat Soft Cheese (milk), Single Cream (milk), Medium Fat Hard Cheese (milk), Lemon Juice, Modified Maize Starch, Parsley, Wheat Flour, Chicken Stock (concentrated Chicken Extract, Water, Chicken Stock (contains Barley, Salt), Cajun Spice (paprika, Salt, Chilli Powder, Black Pepper, Garlic Granules, Mustard Powder), Onion Powder, Ground Coriander, Dried Thyme, Dried Oregano, Dried Sage, Dijon Mustard (water, Mustard Seed, White Vinegar, Salt), Smoked Paprika, Garlic Purée, Red Chillies, Reduced Sodium Salt (salt, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride), Yeast Extract (contains Barley), Colour: Paprika Extract, Cracked Black Pepper, Thyme.
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.


