Is Waitrose PlantLiving 2 No Beef Chilli Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • calcium carbonate

diglycerides of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

calcium carbonate

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Ingredients

Water, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), rehydrated textured soya protein (15%), palm oil (certified sustainable), tomato purée, black turtle beans, sweetcorn, red peppers, cornflour, rapeseed oil, salt, brown sugar, dried onion, maltodextrin, garlic powder, yeast extract, garlic purée, tomato powder, red chilli, smoked paprika, wheat flour, ground black pepper, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), onion powder, barley malt extract, red wine extract powder, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates), ground cumin, flavouring, black pepper, white pepper, thyme.

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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

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySpicy
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSnacking