Is Smart Ones General Tso's Chicken, Frozen Meal, 9 oz Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • monocalcium phosphate
  • riboflavin
  • dextrose
  • natural flavor

monocalcium phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt that can be found in both rocks and bones. 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

Sauce (Water, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol, Vinegar, Lactic Acid), Sugar, Green Onions, Modified Corn Starch, Salted Mirin Wine (Sake (Water, Rice, Koji (Aspergillus Oryzae)), Sugar, Water, Salt, Yeast Extract), Sherry Wine (Sherry Wine, Salt, Sulfites), Garlic, Soybean Oil, Roasted Sesame Oil, Salted Chili Pepper (Chili Peppers, Salt), Ginger, Sesame Seeds, Xanthan Gum, Ground Red Pepper, Onion Juice Concentrate, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein, Acetic Acid, Soy Protein Concentrate, Corn Oil, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Flavoring, Soy Protein Isolate, Garlic Powder, Turmeric), Cooked Enriched Rice (Water, Cooked Enriched White Rice (Water, Enriched Rice (White Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid))), Cooked Sesame Flavored Breaded Chicken Tenderloins (Chicken Tenderloins, Water, Sesame Seasoning (Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Dried Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Chicken Stock, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Sesame Oil, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Ginger, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavor), Isolated Soy Protein With Less Than 2% Soy Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Natural Flavor (Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide, And Lactic Acid), Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Garlic, Yeast, Dried Onion, Soybean Oil), Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Contains: Wheat, Soy

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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

Smart Ones General Tso's Chicken, Frozen Meal, 9 oz Box is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SweetSavorySpicyGarlickySalty
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepOn The Go