Is Tesco Finest Chicken Liver & Truffle Parfait Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • clarified butter
  • pork fat
  • double cream
  • milk
  • butter
  • chicken liver

clarified butter

Dietitian note

Butter 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

pork fat
double cream
milk

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Ingredients

Chicken Liver (39%), Butter (milk), Double Cream (milk), Pork Fat, Clarified Butter (milk) (7%), Water, Tapioca Starch, Cognac, Olive Oil, Sugar, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Mushroom, Antioxidant (ascorbic Acid), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flavouring, White Pepper, Mace, Black Truffle, Black Olive, Carrot, Parsley, Preservative (sodium Nitrite), Black Pepper, Chilli. Contains Milk.

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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

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
SavoryEarthyRich
Texture
CreamySilky
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingGarnishingDipping