Is Sainsbury's Free From Original Spreadable 170g Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Description
Creamy and mildly tangy with a smooth, spreadable consistency, this soft cheese-style spread is commonly used on crackers, bagels, sandwiches, and in dips or sauces; reviewers praise its spreadability and versatility, though some note varying firmness and occasional comments about a lingering aftertaste and suitability for cheeseboards and everyday recipes.
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- carrageenan
- glycerine
carrageenan
Dietitian noteAlthough not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
Creamy and mildly tangy with a smooth, spreadable consistency, this soft cheese-style spread is commonly used on crackers, bagels, sandwiches, and in dips or sauces; reviewers praise its spreadability and versatility, though some note varying firmness and occasional comments about a lingering aftertaste and suitability for cheeseboards and everyday recipes.
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Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Water, Coconut Oil (24%), Soya Protein Concentrate (9%), Acidity Regulators: Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate; Salt, Humectant: Glycerine; Sugar, Tricalcium Citrate, Inulin, Thickener: Carrageenan; Flavourings, Fructose.
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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.
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Yes! We believe this product is dairy free as there are no dairy ingredients listed on the label.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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