Is Chipotle Protein Bowl Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • cultured skim milk
  • nonfat sour cream
  • carrageenan
  • skim milk powder
  • whey
  • nonfat buttermilk
  • natural flavor

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

Lite ranch dressing (nonfat buttermilk, whey, water, skim milk powder, cornstarch, tapioca starch, carrageenan, locust bean gum, culture, vegetable oil (canola and/or soy oil), water, nonfat sour cream (cultured skim milk, cornstarch, tapioca starch, carrageenan, locust bean gum), distilled vinegar, maltodextrin, modified cornstarch, egg yolk (less than 2%), salt, apple juice concentrate, potassium salt, dried garlic, acacia gum, sugar, dried onion, spices, dried carrot, ground mustard, xanthan gum, lactic acid, guar gum, stabilizer blend (carrageenan, maltodextrin), natural flavor; cooked tri-color couscous (water, tri-color toasted pearl couscous, wheat flour, spinach powder, paprika oleoresin), canola oil, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, black beans (prepared black beans, water, salt, calcium chloride, fire roasted red pepper strips (red bell peppers, water, salt, citric acid, calcium chloride), roasted corn, green onion; chipotle chicken (chicken breast, water, salt, onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, paprika, habanero chili powder, paprika oleoresin, natural flavor). Contains milk, eggs, and wheat.

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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.