Is Zenshi california roll Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • dl-alanine
  • disodium inosinate & disodium guanylate
  • glycine

dl-alanine

Dietitian note

Alanine can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

disodium inosinate & disodium guanylate
glycine

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Ingredients

sushi white rice (water, white rice, sugar distilled vinegar, salt, rice vinegar, citric acid, brown sugar), avocado, cucumber, imitation crab (pollock and/or pacific whiting. water, modified food starch, sugar, sorbitol, less than 246 of salt, rice wine. glutinous starch syrup. potato starch, soybean oil. tapioca starch. artificial crab flavors, crab extract, ethyl alcohol carmine, cochineal extract, glycine, sodium pyrophosphate, dextrin, sodium triphosphate, titanium dioxide [color], hydrolyzed▸ soy protein, paprika extract, dl-alanine, disodium succinate. disodium inosinate & disodium guanylate, xanthan gum), pickled ginger (ginger, water sugar, fructose, salt, contains 246 or less of acetic acid, citric acid, malic acid, potassium sorbate as a preservative). wasabi (water, horseradish, corn flour, mustard, citric acid. yellow 5. blue 1). sesame seeds, seaweed.u

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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

Snack · Roll

Flavor
SavoryUmamiSaltySweet
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchMeal PrepOn The Go
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