Is Tesco Steak Pie 700G Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef extract
  • beef
  • L-cysteine
  • calcium carbonate

beef extract

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Beef, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Palm Oil, Onion, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Cornflour, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Molasses, Yeast Extract, Barley Malt Extract, Red Wine Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Yeast, Malt Vinegar (Barley), Caramelised Sugar, Beef Extract, Glucose Syrup, Tomato, Garlic Puree, Grape Must Concentrate, Carrot Extract, Black Treacle, Pea Protein, Black Pepper, Thyme, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Lemon Oil, Tamarind, Chilli Pepper, Paprika, Clove, Flour Treatment Agent (L-cysteine), Onion Extract, Garlic Extract, Thyme Extract, Bay Leaf

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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 Steak Pie 700G is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Meat · Whole

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceousRich
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The GoSide Dish