Is Cheesy Taco Hamburger Helper Twin Pack Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • parmesan cheese
  • nonfat milk
  • cheese cultures
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • modified whey
  • natural flavor
  • riboflavin

parmesan cheese

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

ENRICHED WHITE RICE (RICE,IRON,NIACIN,THIAMIN MONONITRATE,FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, CUMIN, SALT, GARLIC*, OREGANO), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CUMIN, SUGAR, MODIFIED WHEY, ONION*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), OREGANO, PALM OIL, CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC*, LACTIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CALCIUM LACTATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR.*DRIED

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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

Rice · Dried, Powder

Flavor
SavorySpicyGarlicky
Texture
DryPowdery
Commonly used for
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