Is Desert Pepper Salsa Chili Con Queso Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • pasteurized milk
  • whey
  • whey protein concentrate
  • dehydrated cheese
  • natural flavor
  • natural dairy flavor
  • natural cheddar cheese flavor
  • enzyme-modified soy lecithin
  • +1 more

cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Robust spicy flavor with a creamy, slightly chunky texture that melts smoothly when warmed. Commonly used as a dip for chips, a topping for tacos or nachos, and a convenient warm sauce for gatherings. Reviewers note reliable heat level, consistent texture, ease of reheating, and mild tang for versatility overall.

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Ingredients

Water, Tomato, Dehydrated Cheese (corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Enzyme-modified Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Color Added [annatto, Paprika]), Green Chile Pepper, Tomato Puree, Natural Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Canola Oil, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Sweet Red Pepper, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Spice Extracts, Gluconic Acid, Natural Dairy Flavor, Natural Flavor. Contains Milk, Soy

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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.