Is Quorn Vegan Steak Bakes 300G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • natural flavouring
  • calcium carbonate

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Quorn Vegan Pieces (15%) [Mycoprotein*, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Firming Agents: Calcium Chloride, Calcium Acetate; Natural Flavouring, Wheat Gluten, Pea Fibre, Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate], Palm Oil, Onion (4.7%), Coconut Extract, Cornflour, Glaze (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Pea Protein, Sugar), Mushroom, Salt, Flavouring, Barley Malt Extract, Maltodextrin, Stabiliser: Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Rapeseed Oil, Yeast Extract, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Potato Starch, Mushroom Powder, White Pepper, Nutmeg, Turmeric, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Lovage Extract, *13% of product .

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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

Quorn Vegan Steak Bakes 300G is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryUmamiHerbaceous
Texture
CrunchyFlaky
Commonly used for
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