No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Is BEEF EMPANADAS Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.
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Ingredients

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYME), WATER, GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), SWEET RED PEPPERS, SWEET GREEN PEPPERS, SHORTENING (PALM OLEIN, PALM STEARIN), GARLIC, SHORTENING (PURE VEGETABLE OIL, SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), SALT, BEEF BASE (SALT, BEEF FAT (BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN GLUTEN AND WHEAT PROTEIN (CONTAINS SALT, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA), BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO AND CUMIN.

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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 · Piece

Flavor
SavoryMeatySalty
Texture
CrunchyFlaky
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchOn The Go
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