Is Corn and wheat blend tortillas Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly
- enzymes
- diglycerides
enzymes
Dietitian noteEnzymes are proteins added to foods as a modifier. They can come from animal, plant, or fungal sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.
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Ingredients
WATER, CORN MASA FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OILS), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, FUMARIC ACID, FOLIC ACID, ENZYMES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SORBIC ACID, PROPIONIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID.
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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.