Is Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • riboflavin

riboflavin

Dietitian note

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2 and lactoflavin, can be derived from many sources, including plants, dairy, eggs, fish and meat. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Description

A sweet, tangy glaze coats bite-sized pieces, delivering a crisp exterior and tender interior. Often reheated for quick weeknight dinners or served with common sides, it appeals as a convenient meal component. Customer reviews note generally consistent flavor and convenience, with occasional comments about excessive sweetness or uneven overall texture.

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Ingredients

Battered Chicken Dark Meat Chunks (chicken Dark Meat, Water, Corn Starch, Flour [unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Whole Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Salt, White Pepper, Green Onion, Garlic, Ginger). Sauce (sugar, Water, Vinegar, Light Soy Sauce [soybean, Water, Salt, Wheat Flour], Modified Food Starch, Dark Soy Sauce [soybean, Water, Straw Mushroom Extractives, Salt, Wheat Flour], Garlic, Green Onions, Ginger, White Pepper, Sake, Mandarin Orange Peel, Orange Juice, Red Chile), Soybean Oil. Contains Soy, Eggs

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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

Poultry · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SweetTangyCitrus
Texture
Crispy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch