Is Tesco Plant Chef Margherita Pizza 269G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • calcium carbonate

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Frozen pizza offers a mild, savory topping profile with a balanced, slightly tangy finish and saltiness. Texture combines a crisp, browned rim with a softer, slightly chewy center; toppings may brown unevenly for some users. Commonly used for quick weeknight meals, shared snacks, or reheating for lunch; reviews praise convenience.

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Tomato, Coconut Oil Alternative to Mozzarella Cheese (18%) [Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Oat Fibre, Maize Starch, Salt, Flavourings, Modified Maize Starch, Calcium Citrate, Thickeners (Carrageenan, Guar Gum), Acidity Regulators (Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Colour (Carotenes)], Slow Roasted Tomato (8%), Water, Tomato Purée, Semolina (Wheat), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Malted Wheat Flour, Sugar, Parsley, Oregano, Black Pepper, Basil, White Pepper, Onion Powder.

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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 Plant Chef Margherita Pizza 269G is available at 1 retailer

Tesco

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceous
Texture
CrispyChewy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSnacking