Is Kirkland Signature Chicken Quesadilla Kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Cheese Blend [Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla/Asadero Cheeses (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, artificial color)], Flour Tortilla [enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, vitamins (B3, B1, B2), iron, folic acid), water, shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil), salt, fumaric acid, potassium sorbate & calcium propionate (preservatives), sodium bicarbonate, dicalcium phosphate, mono- & diglycerides, corn starch, guar gum, enzymes], Chipotle Chicken [chicken, water, salt, maltodextrin, smoked paprika, honey solids, paprika, corn starch, sugar, chipotle pepper powder, chili pepper, dried onion, spices, citric acid, yeast extract], Organic Guacamole [*Haas avocados, *tomatoes, onions, red onions, *lime juice, *cilantro, garlic, sea salt, jalapeño peppers], Salsa [tomatoes, onion, peppers (chili, jalapeño, bell), tomato paste, cilantro, spices, onion, celery, garlic, corn gluten, xanthan gum, yeast extract, spice extract, salt, vinegar, citric/acetic/lactic acid, cellulose gum, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate (preservative)], Sour Cream (cultured cream), Refried Beans [water, pinto beans, lard, salt, onion, chicken broth base (dextrose, salt, chicken broth, chicken fat, onion powder, natural flavors, canola oil, turmeric & *caramel color)]. * = Organic Contains: Wheat, milk. Made in a facility that processes wheat, soy, peanuts, egg, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, crustacean, and sesame.

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.

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