Is Teriyaki Chicken Bao Buns Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- natural flavor
- monocalcium phosphate
- dextrose
- riboflavin
natural flavor
Dietitian noteNatural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. 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
BAO DOUGH (ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, SUGAR, SHORTENING [PALM], BAKING POWDER [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE], YEAST [YEAST SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE], EMULSIFIER [SOY LECITHIN], ANTIOXIDANT [ASCORBIC ACID]), TERIYAKI CHICKEN FILLING (DICED CHICKEN, CHICKEN THIGH MEAT, SUGAR, DARK SOY SAUCE [WATER, MOLASSES, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR], COLOR [CARAMEL III], SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR], COOKING WINE [SAUTERNE WINE, SALT], POTASSIUM METABISULFITE (AS A PRESERVATIVE)], SEASONING SPICE, FILLING AGENTS [TO RETAIN COLOR], TERIYAKI SAUCE [BROWN SUGAR, SOY SAUCE [WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE)], WATER, MIRIN WINE [WATER, DEXTROSE, RICE, CORN SYRUP, SALT], GARLIC, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, GINGER PUREE [GINGER, CITRIC ACID], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, WHITE PEPPER)
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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.


