Is PJs Organics Burrito Beef Original - 6 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cheese cultures
organic milk
organic beef steak
organic monterey jack cheese
monocalcium phosphate

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Tortilla: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Canola Oil, Sea Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate). Filling: Organic Beef Steak, Organic Pinto Beans, Organic Long Grain White Rice, Water, Organic Onion, Organic Green Peppers, Organic Monterey Jack Cheese (Organic Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt Enzymes), Organic Tomato Paste, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Sea Salt, Organic Chili Powder, Organic Cilantro, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Onion Powder.

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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.