Is Nasoya Udon, Original Flavor, Japanese-Style Noodles Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
enzyme
natural hickory smoke flavor
disodium inosinate
polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

carrageenan

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Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Udon Noodles: Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Tapioca Starch, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid, Maltitol Syrup, Water, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Trisodium Citrate), Corn Oil, Emulsifier Blend (Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids), Stabilizer Blend (Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Corn Starch), Maltodextrin, Katsuo Soup Base: Water, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce (Water, Defatted Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Sugar, Salt, Skipjack, Tuna, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Anchovy, Yeast Extract, Kelp, Cayenne Pepper, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Soy Sauce Base (Water, Defatted Soybeans), Maltodextrin, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Enzyme, Topping: Dried Green Onion, Brown Sugar, Dried Seaweed, Acidity Regulator (Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Pyrophosphate).

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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.