Is El Monterey XX Large Bean and Cheese Burrito, 9 oz Single-Serve Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef
  • L-cysteine
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate
  • riboflavin

beef

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Wheat Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Beef, Beans, Green Chili Puree (With Citric Acid), Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Sunflower, Canola, Corn Oil), Contains 2% Or Less Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Isolated Pea Product, Jalapeno Peppers (With Salt, Acetic Acid, Water, Calcium Chloride), Salt, Cultured Sugar, Dough Conditioners (Salt, Yeast, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Wheat Starch, Enzymes, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, L-cysteine, Mono And Diglycerides, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose), Flavors, Spices, Glucono Delta-lactone, Distilled Vinegar, Paprika, Lime Juice Concentrate

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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 XX Large Bean and Cheese Burrito, 9 oz Single-Serve is available at 3 retailers

IGAKrogerWalmart

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySpicySalty
Texture
Gooey
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go