Is Pukka Veggie Cheese, Leek & Potato Pie Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • extra mature cheddar & medium fat hard cheese
  • butter
  • milk
  • double cream
  • cheese blend
  • whole milk

extra mature cheddar & medium fat hard cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour (contains: Wheat Flour , Calcium, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamine), Water, Margarine (contains: Palm & Rapeseed Fats & Oils, Water, Salt), Potato (12%), Whole Milk , Cheese Blend (10%) (contains: Extra Mature Cheddar & Medium Fat Hard Cheese ( Milk )), Leeks (5.5%), Onion, Spinach (2.5%), Double Cream (2%) ( Milk ), Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Flavour Enhancer: Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Puree, Butter ( Milk ), White Pepper, Thyme

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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

Pukka Veggie Cheese, Leek & Potato Pie is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Slice, Whole

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
CreamyFlaky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide Dish