Is Riya's Chicken Tikka Buffet Bites Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
Wheat Flour (Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Margarine (Vegetable Oil (Palm And Rapeseed Oil), Salt, Emulsifier: Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids)), Chicken Thigh, Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Shortening (Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Palm Stearin, Rapeseed Oil)), Onion, Thickener: Modified Starch, Glaze (Milk Protein, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Maize Starch, Sugar, Colour (Carotenes)), Potato Flake (Potatoes, Emulsifier (Mono-and Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids)), Coconut (Desiccated Coconut, Sulphur Dioxide Sulphites), Red Chillies, Salt, Tikka Seasoning (Paprika, Cumin, Cayenne, Pepper, Garlic Granules, Dried Concentrated Lemon Juice (Maltodextrin), Oregano), Coriander, Tandoori Masala (Coriander, Salt, Beetroot Extract, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Cinnamon, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cardamom, Clove, Paprika, Chilli Powder, Celery, Spice Extracts, Bay, Natural Colors, Oleoresin, Curcumin, Iron Oxides And Iron Hydroxides, Paprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Red Iron Oxide, Natural Flavorings, Lemon Oil, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Mustard Powder, Anticaking Agent (Silica)), Chilli Powder, Spices (Coriander, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Salt, Chilli, Garlic, Cumin, Fennel, Mustard, Black Pepper), Turmeric, Garlic Powder
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.


