Is Old El Paso Enchilada Kit Cheesy Baked Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Super Soft Corn and Wheat Tortillas (51%): Corn Flour (36%), Wheat Flour (29%), Water, Stabiliser (Glycerol), Wheat Gluten, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil), Dextrose, Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Bicarbonate), Emulsifier (Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Salt, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Cooking Sauce (45%): Water, Tomato Paste (49%), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Seasoning Mix (4%): Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Water, Yeast) Spices (Chilli Pepper, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Cumin, Black Pepper) (25%), Salt, Wheat Flour, Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Garlic), Dextrose, Cane Sugar, Spice Extract (Paprika), Herb (Oregano)
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.


