Is Waitrose High Protein Chicken Tikka Biryani Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Chicken breast (23%), red pepper, cooked basmati rice (water, basmati rice), onions, red onion, tomatoes, spinach, carrot, water, yellow pepper, passata, single cream (milk), garlic purée, ginger purée, honey, tomato paste, coriander, cauliflower, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, cumin, potato starch, coriander powder, cumin seeds, turmeric, cardamom, smoked paprika, black pepper, chilli powder, bay leaf, paprika, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, lemon oil, colour (paprika extract), sunflower oil

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.

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