Is Fajita kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
glycerin

carrageenan

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Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Whole Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Baking Powder, Salt, Oat Fiber, Vegetable Monoglycerides, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate, Fumaric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Corn Maltodextrin, Carrageenan, Salsa: Diced Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Tomato Paste, Green Peppers, Jalapeno Pepper, White Vinegar, Onions, Sodium Benzoate, Garlic, Cilantro, Xanthan Gum, Seasoning: Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar, Spices (Contains Red Pepper), Corn Starch, Garlic And Onion Powder, Soya Sauce Powder (Contains Wheat, Soy), Caramel Colour, Calcium Silicate, Hydrogenated Soybean And Cotton Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Lemon Juice Powder, Flavour

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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.