Is CENTRAL MARKET TAMALES BEAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESE, 8 CT Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese filling
  • cheese tamale
  • enzymes
  • monocalcium phosphate

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

bean and cheese tamale (masa (masa (water, corn, limes), water, corn flour, soybean oil, salt, baking powder (corn starch, sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate), cumin), bean and cheese filling (cheddar cheese (milk(pasteurized cultured), salt, enzymes), water, refried beans (pinto beans, water, salt, cottonseed oil, garlic), onions, cumin, chili powder (chile peppers, spices, salt), black pepper, salt)), contains a bioengineered food ingredient, ***KEEP REFRIGERATED***

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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.

Where to buy

CENTRAL MARKET TAMALES BEAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESE, 8 CT is available at 1 retailer

Central Market

About this product

Unknown · Piece

Flavor
SavorySpicy
Texture
Tender
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The Go