Is Ortega Taco Shells Dinner Kit With Seasonings & Sauce Box 12 Count - 10 Oz 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

  • natural flavors

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources and may contain alpha-gal if derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Hard taco shells with included seasoning and sauce deliver a crisp texture and familiar savory flavor; the sauce provides a tangy, smooth contrast. Commonly used for quick weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, and customizable fillings. Reviewers cite easy preparation, reliable crunch in many boxes, satisfactory seasoning, and occasional shell breakage reported.

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Ingredients

Taco Shells: Whole Grain Yellow Corn, High Oleic Canola Oil, Water, Corn Flour, Salt, Hydrated Lime. Taco Sauce: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Water, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Green Chili Powder, Sodium Benzoate (To Preserve Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder. Taco Seasoning: Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Paprika, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide

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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

Ortega Taco Shells Dinner Kit With Seasonings & Sauce Box 12 Count - 10 Oz is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Grain · Whole

Flavor
SavorySaltySpicy
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunchDipping