Is H-E-B Bunuelos 8 inch Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey
milk
monocalcium phosphate
L-cysteine
riboflavin

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

flour tortilla(enriched flour(wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, shortening(tallow, hydrogenated tallow, soybean oil, preservatives(BHA, propyl gallate, citric acid)), contains 2% or less of:, salt, dough conditioner(whey(MILK), L-cysteine), baking powder(monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch)) cinnamon sugar(sugar, cinnamon) soybean oil

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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.