Is Waitrose Indian Hot Chicken Tikka Masala Curry for 2 Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Diced chicken breast (41%), half fat cream (milk), onion, yogurt (milk), tomato paste, low fat natural yogurt (milk), rapeseed oil, ginger purée, garlic purée, unsalted butter (milk), ground cashew nuts, paprika, salt, chilli powder, sugar, ground coriander, chopped coriander, turmeric, cornflour, cumin, green chilli purée, ground fenugreek leaf, cinnamon, ground ginger, white pepper, clove, colour (paprika extract), ground bay leaf, nutmeg, cardamom Allergy Advice For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain: peanuts, may contain other nuts and sesame.

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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