Is Spanakopita Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- whey
- ricotta soft unripened cheese
- milk
- feta cheese
- dextrose
- microbial enzyme
- lipase
butter
Dietitian noteButter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
FILLING: SPINACH, FETA CHEESE (MILK, MILK INGREDIENTS, BACTERIAL CULTURE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, SALT), LIQUID WHOLE EGG, ONIONS, CANOLA OIL, RICOTTA SOFT UNRIPENED CHEESE (WHEY, MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, CITRIC ACID), GREEN ONIONS, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, LIPASE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MICROBIAL ENZYME, CELLULOSE), PARSLEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, DILL, SPICES. PASTRY: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA OIL, BUTTER (MILK), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST.
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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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Spanakopita is available at 8 retailers
About this product
Snack · Frozen, Piece


