Is Chicken Fajita Wrap Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Fajita Style Marinated Cooked Chicken Breast (20%) [Chicken Breast (92%), Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Flavourings, Yeast Extract, Tapioca Starch, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Colour (E160c), Sunflower Oil, Mustard Seeds], Water, Red Peppers, Lettuce, Sour Cream (Milk) (5%), Tomatoes, Medium Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (4%) Vegetable Oils [Palm, Rapeseed], Red Onions, Chopped Tomatoes, Salsa [Tomatoes, Water, Sugar, Tomato Juice, Red Wine Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Green Peppers, Spirit Vinegar, Cornflour, Spices, Yellow Mustard Seeds], Salt, Sugar, Coriander, Red Wine Vinegar, Cornflour, Raising Agents (E500, E450), Tomato Paste, Spices, Acidity Regulator (E296), Onion Powder, Roasted Garlic Purée, Oregano, Spice Extracts [Chilli, Capsicum], Garlic Powder, Red Chilli Purée, Wheat Starch, Colour (E160c).

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.

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