Is Princes Meatballs In Tomato Sauce 370G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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calcium carbonate
chicken meatballs

calcium carbonate

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Calcium carbonate (also called e170 or chalk) usually comes from chalk, limestone, or marble, though it can come from egg shells or animal bone. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

Water, Chicken Meatballs (34%) (Mechanically Separated Chicken, Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Potato Starch, Water, Salt, Yeast Extract, Emulsifiers (Sodium Triphosphate, Sodium Diphosphate), White Pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg), Tomato Puree (22%), Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Onion Powder, Garlic Puree, Salt, Antioxidant: Citric Acid, Paprika Extract, Basil Extract

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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.