Is Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Beef Noodle Soup Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • disodium inosinate

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Description

Rich, savory broth with layered aromatics and soft, springy strands; tender slices provide a contrast in texture. Commonly prepared as a quick lunch or comforting dinner, reviewers cite consistent flavor and convenience, praising ease of preparation while occasionally noting variability in seasoning or portion size across packages and occasional leakage.

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Ingredients

Rice noodles: rice, tapioca starch, sugar, salt, and cellulose gum. Soup base: salt, sugar, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, soy sauce powder (soy sauce [soybeans, salt, and alcohol]), spice blend* (spices, garlic and onion), silicone dioxide (to prevent caking), artificial flavorings, citric acid and caramel color. Flavoring oil: soybean oil, spice and onion extracts, flavorings and artificial flavorings, and oleoresin paprika. Vegetable pack: carrot*, cabbage*, green onion*, onion* and coriander*.

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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

Soup · Pouch, Dried

Flavor
SavoryUmamiSaltySweet
Texture
SoftTenderOily
Commonly used for
SoupCookingMeal PrepOn The Go