Is Ortega Traditional Refried Pinto Beans, Gluten Free, 16 oz (Canned) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Description
These canned refried beans present a savory, mildly seasoned flavor and a smooth, creamy texture with occasional small chunks. Commonly used as a taco or burrito filling, dip, or side, reviewers note reliable convenience and creaminess, while some mention varying seasoning intensity and occasional excess salt reported in some batches.
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- lard
lard
Dietitian noteLard is a semi-solid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Description
These canned refried beans present a savory, mildly seasoned flavor and a smooth, creamy texture with occasional small chunks. Commonly used as a taco or burrito filling, dip, or side, reviewers note reliable convenience and creaminess, while some mention varying seasoning intensity and occasional excess salt reported in some batches.
Ingredients
Cooked Pinto Beans (Water, Pinto Beans), Lard, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Spices, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, This Product May Contain Trace Amounts Of Soybeans
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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.
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Ortega Traditional Refried Pinto Beans, Gluten Free, 16 oz (Canned) is available at 8 retailers
About this product
Dip · Can, Spreadable


