Is Old El Paso Creamy Queso Sauce - 9 OZ Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Ingredients
water, canola oil, maltodextrin, corn starch, whey protein concentrate, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), jalapeno pepper puree, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural flavor, sugar, enzyme modified egg yolks (egg yolks, salt, enzymes), color (titanium dioxide, yellow 5 & 6), spice, yellow corn flour, garlic, onion powder, citric acid, dextrose, yeast extract, xanthan gum, gum arabic, lactic acid, disodium edta
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.


