Is President's Choice Original Tortillas Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Soft, mildly flavored tortillas offer a pliable, slightly chewy texture that holds fillings well and folds or rolls without tearing. Frequently used for wraps, burritos, quesadillas and tacos, shoppers note consistent size and versatility; common review themes include good value plus occasional reports of stale or inconsistent freshness. User feedback.

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Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

alpha-amylase
L-cysteine hydrochloride

alpha-amylase

Dietitian note

Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down starches. It can come from either animal or plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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Ingredients

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA AND MODIFIED PALM AND MODIFIED PALM KERNEL OILS, WHEAT GLUTEN, SUGAR, SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GUAR GUM, FUMARIC ACID, WHITE VINEGAR, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, XYLANASE, ALPHA-AMYLASE.

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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.