Is QUINOA VEGGIE BURGER, QUINOA Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey protein
  • contains 2% or less of chia seed, butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • smoked mozzarella cheese
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheese cultures
  • pasteurized cow's milk
  • romano cheese
  • +2 more

whey protein

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

COOKED QUINOA, RICE, AND BEAN MIX (WATER, RED QUINOA, WHITE QUINOA, LONG GRAIN RICE, BROWN RICE, RED RICE, WILD RICE [ENRICHED WITH IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID], BLACK BEAN, RED BEAN, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), ONION, VEGETABLE BASE [CARROTS, CELERY, ONION, TOMATO PASTE, CORN OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, POTATO FLOUR, SALT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, FLAVORING]), CRIMINI MUSHROOMS, KALE, SOY FLOUR, ONION, RED PEPPERS, YELLOW PEPPERS, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SMOKED MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CHIA SEED, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), EGG (EGG, CITRIC ACID, WATER), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC, CHICK PEA FLOUR, WHEY PROTEIN, WATER, SPICES, SEA SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), CHIANTI WINE (WINE, SALT), RICE STARCH, BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED COOKED GRAPE MUST, CARAMEL COLOR), BROWN SUGAR.

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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

Vegetable · Patty

Flavor
NuttySavoryRich
Texture
DenseGrainy
Commonly used for
SandwichMeal PrepLunch