Is Tesco Plant Chef Mushroom Pizza 289G 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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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Tomato, Coconut Oil Alternative to Mozzarella Cheese (12%) [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)], Garlic Mushrooms (9%) [Mushroom, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt], Spinach (8%), Water, Tomato Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Semolina (Wheat), Salt, Garlic Purée, Yeast, Malted Wheat Flour, Onion Powder, Sugar, Black Pepper, Oregano, Parsley, Basil, 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.

Where to buy

Tesco Plant Chef Mushroom Pizza 289G is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceous
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunch