Is Old El Paso Creamy Taco Sauce Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • whey protein concentrate
  • dextrose
  • enzyme modified egg yolks
  • natural flavor
  • salt, natural flavor, sugar, enzyme modified egg yolks

pasteurized milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Old El Paso Creamy Taco Sauce is a popular product made by Old El Paso, a company known for its Mexican-inspired foods. This sauce is specifically designed to enhance the flavor of tacos and other Mexican-style dishes. It comes in a convenient squeeze bottle, making it easy to add salsa verde to recipes, tacos, and various dishes. People enjoy the flavor of this sauce and often use it with tacos. The creamy texture and taste of Old El Paso Creamy Taco Sauce make taco night easy and fun, adding a delicious twist to traditional flavors.

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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.

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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

Old El Paso Creamy Taco Sauce is available at 12 retailers

Giant EagleHarris TeeterIGAJewel-OscoKrogerMariano'sRalphsShopRiteTargetThe Fresh GrocerVitacostWalmart

About this product

Sauce · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
SavorySpicySalty
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
DippingToppingCookingMeal Prep