Is Pulled BBQ chicken 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 flavouring

natural flavouring

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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Ingredients

20% Pulled Chicken (Chicken, Salt), Water, 15% Cooked Red Quinoa (Red Quinoa, Water), Tomato Passata, 9% Cooked Brown Rice (Brown Rice, Water), 5% Spinach, 5% Sweetcorn, 4% Refried Beans (Bayo Beans, Water, Vegetable Oil [RBD Vegetable Soybean Oil, Garlic Oil], Cornstarch, Iodized Salt, Onion), Sugar, Tomato Ketchup (Water, Tomato Paste, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Natural Flavouring), 3% Black Turtle Beans, Garlic Purée, Cider Vinegar, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Smoked Paprika, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Coriander, Ground Cumin, Dried Chipotle Chilli, Cajun Seasoning (Ground Paprika, Salt, Ground Cumin, Dried Onion, Dried Garlic, Ground Black Pepper.

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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

Poultry · Frozen, Pouch

Flavor
SavorySmokySpicyGarlicky
Texture
ChunkyCreamy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go
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