Is La Colonial flour tortillas Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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L-cysteine
enzyme
mono diglycerides guar gum
monocalcium phosphate
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L-cysteine

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Sources of cysteine include eggs, meat, dairy products, and some cereals, though it is commercially produced from hair, feathers, or coal tar. L-Cysteine (also called e910) is a naturally occuring isomer of the cystein amino acid.

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enzyme

mono diglycerides guar gum

monocalcium phosphate

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour Enriched (Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Contains less than 2% of the following Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Mono Diglycerides Guar Gum, Sugar, Potassium Sorbate (a preservative), Fuman Acid, Methyl and Propyl Parabens (preservatives Dough Conditioners (Enzyme, L-Cysteine and Sodium Metabisulfit 49.0g 7.0g 456mg 025299 89628 8 Manufactunt by: LA COLONIAL TORTILA PRODUCTS, INC. 543 Monterey Pass Rd., Monterey Park, CA 91754 retuoton

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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.