Is Cocina54 Gluten Free Frozen 54 Spinach & Cheese Empanada - 4oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • cream
  • nonfat dry milk
  • butter
  • buttermilk solids
  • pasteurized part skim milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • natural flavorings
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • enzymes
  • +1 more

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

Filling (Spinach, Onions, Mozzarella (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin), Tapioca Flour, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Nutmeg). Crust: Cocina 45 Blend (Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Psyllium Husk Powder, Dry Egg Whites, Buttermilk Solids, Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum), Sea Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sunflower Lecithin), Water, Butter (Cream, Natural Flavorings), Dehydrated Spinach).

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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

Cocina54 Gluten Free Frozen 54 Spinach & Cheese Empanada - 4oz is available at 4 retailers

H-E-BTargetWalmartCentral Market

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Piece

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Texture
CrispyFlaky
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