Is Tesco Monterey Jack Bbq Bean Burger 280G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • monterey jack medium fat hard cheese
  • milk
  • calcium carbonate

monterey jack medium fat hard cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Mixed Beans, Haricot Beans, Black Turtle Beans, Red Pepper, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Onion, Water, Monterey Jack Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Tomato Puree, Sunflower Oil, Sundried Tomatoes, Rapeseed Oil, Apple, Cornflour, Sugar, Wheat Starch, Spices (Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper, Pimento, Clove), Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Tomato Powder, Paprika Extract, Herbs (Parsley, Coriander), White Wine Vinegar, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Cane Molasses, Smoked Salt, Flavouring, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Citric Acid, Herb Extracts (Oregano Extract, Origanum Oil)

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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

Tesco Monterey Jack Bbq Bean Burger 280G is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Vegetable · Patty

Flavor
SmokySavorySpicyRich
Texture
Dense
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GrillingSandwichMeal Prep