Is Waitrose FreeFrom Chicken Fajita Sandwich Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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diglycerides of fatty acids

diglycerides of fatty acids

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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.

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Ingredients

Water, roast chicken breast (19%) (chicken breast, cornflour, salt), roasted red peppers, tapioca starch, spinach, tomatoes, rapeseed oil, sugar, bamboo fibre, sunflower seeds, rice flour, jalapeño peppers, potato starch, dried pasteurised free range egg white, tomato juice, golden linseed flour, thickeners (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, xanthan gum), cornflour, maize starch, psyllium husk powder, tomato paste, millet seeds, maize germ, golden linseed, vinegar, red wine vinegar, poppy seeds, brown linseed, invert sugar syrup, salt, onion, garlic purée, yeast, cane molasses, smoked paprika, pasteurised free range egg yolk, red chilli purée, olive oil, maize flour, green peppers, lemon juice, parsley, concentrated lemon juice, mustard seeds, citrus fibre, gelling agent (pectins), onion powder, invert sugar, cayenne pepper, cracked black pepper, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), quinoa flour

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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.