Is Fritos Bar-BQ Flavored Corn Chips Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • disodium inosinate
  • natural and artificial flavour
  • dextrose

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bold smoky barbecue flavor and crisp, sturdy corn-chip crunch characterize this snack; often described in reviews as intensely flavored. Commonly enjoyed straight from the bag, paired with dips, or used as a topping for salads and chili. Reviewers note consistent texture and suitability for parties, picnics, and casual snacking occasions.

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Ingredients

Selected corn, vegetable oil, seasoning (salt, maltodextrin, spices, sugar, dextrose, onion powder, tomato powder, monosodium glutamate, potassium chloride, hydrolyzed corn protein, modified corn starch, garlic powder, citric acid, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, paprika, natural and artificial flavour), calcium hydroxide.

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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 · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySmokySaltySweet
Texture
CrispyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoDipping