Is El Monterey Frozen Mexican Taquitos Extra Crunchy Diablo Chicken - 21 Count Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef extract
  • natural flavor
  • riboflavin

beef extract

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Enriched Wheat Flour: Enriched Wheat Flour (Enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cooked Chicken: Cooked Chicken (Chicken, Water, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate), Vegetable Oil: (Soybean, Canola and/or Corn Oil), Batter Seasoning: (Enriched Wheat Flour [Enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Yellow Corn Flour, Spices, Salt, Jalapeno Pepper, Leavening [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate] Guar Guam, Oleoresin Paprika and Turmeric, Natural Flavor), Contains 2% or Less: Green Chile Peppers (with Citric Acid), Tomatoes (with Juice, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Modified Corn Starch, Textured Soy Flour, Natural Flavor, Jalapeno Puree (Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Acetic Acid, Water, Calcium Chloride), Salt, Spices, Tomato Paste (Tomatoes), Chili Paste (Chili Peppers, Dried Onion and Garlic, Yeast Extract, Salt, Spices Including Paprika, Beef Extract, Citric Acid, Oleoresin of Paprika), Chili Pepper, Dough Conditioners (Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch).

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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

El Monterey Frozen Mexican Taquitos Extra Crunchy Diablo Chicken - 21 Count is available at 6 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Roll

Flavor
SpicySavoryMeatySalty
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
CookingSnackingMeal PrepSide Dish