Is Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Vegetable Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • disodium inosinate
  • riboflavin

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (palm Oil, Canola Oil, Water), Dried Cooked Chow Mein (less Than 2% Of Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Beta Carotene [color], Citric Acid, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Succinate, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Garlic Powder, Maltodextrin, Onion Powder, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Soy Lecithin, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Turmeric [color], Yeast Extract), And Soybean. Contains Wheat and Soybean.

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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

Noodle · Dried

Flavor
SavorySweetUmamiSalty
Texture
Dry
Commonly used for
LunchOn The GoMeal Prep