Is Old El Paso Enchilada the Kit Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • from milk
  • milk
  • milk proteins
  • cream cheese
  • cream
  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • dextrose
  • glycerol

from 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

milk
milk proteins
cream cheese

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Ingredients

Super Soft Corn and Wheat Tortillas (57%): Corn flour (36%), wheat flour (29%), water, stabiliser (glycerol), wheat gluten, vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), dextrose, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates), emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), salt, acidity regulator (citric acid). Cooking sauce (26%): Tomato paste (45.7%), water, garlic paste, spices, salt, paprika, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, chipotle chili pepper, acidity regulator (citric acid). Creamy Sauce for topping (17%): Water, cream (41.5%), modified corn starch, flavourings, cream cheese (milk, cream, milk proteins, salt, stabiliser (locust bean gum), preservative (sorbic acid), lactic cultures (from milk), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), acidity regulator (lactic acid), parsley.

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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.

About this product

Grain · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySpicy
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal Prep