Is FIESTA, NACHO CHIPS Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • nonfat dry milk
  • part skim cow's milk
  • romano cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • whey
  • natural flavor
  • disodium inosinate
  • dextrose

nonfat dry milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

GROUND CORN TREATED WITH LIME, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: COTTONSEED OIL, CORN OIL, PALM OIL), SEASONING [SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK,, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, TOMATO POWDER, ONION, DEXTROSE, GARLIC, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, AND LESS THAN 2% CALCIUM SILICATE ADDED (AS ANTICAKING AGENT)]

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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.

About this product

Chips · Chip

Flavor
SavoryUmamiButtery
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingDipping