Is Panda Express Gourmet Chinese Orange Sauce, 20.75 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • natural flavor

natural flavor

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

A sweet, tangy, citrus-forward sauce with a glossy, syrupy texture often used to coat stir-fried proteins, toss with noodles or rice, or serve as a dip or glaze. Reviewers commonly report a restaurant-style flavor and convenient jar format, noting the taste leans more toward sweetness than acidity for many users.

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Ingredients

Sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol, vinegar, lactic acid), modified corn starch, salt, crushed red pepper, spices, xanthan gum, natural flavor, lactic acid, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (soy), orange oil.

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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

Panda Express Gourmet Chinese Orange Sauce, 20.75 oz is available at 16 retailers

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SweetTangySavoryCitrus
Texture
ThickSmooth
Commonly used for
DippingCookingMarinadingTopping