Is Mini Chicken Empanadas Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • dextrose

dextrose

Dietitian note

Dextrose is typically derived from corn but in some cases may contain bone char. If the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

PASTRY: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED PALM AND CANOLA OIL SHORTENING, DEXTROSE, SALT, YEAST. FILLING: COOKED CHICKEN, TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), ONIONS, CORN, BLACK BEANS, RED BELL PEPPERS, WATER, GARLIC, CANOLA OIL, GREEN ONIONS, CILANTRO, FLAVOUR, SALT, HERBS AND SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONCENTRATED LEMON PUREE (CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, WATER, LEMON PULP CELLS, LEMON PEEL, LEMON OIL), MODIFIED CELLULOSE, YEAST EXTRACT.

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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.

Where to buy

Mini Chicken Empanadas is available at 5 retailers

FortinosIndependent City MarketLoblawsReal Canadian SuperstoreZehrs

About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyHerbaceousCitrus
Texture
Flaky
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchOn The GoMeal Prep