Is Red's Burrito, Bean & Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized milk
  • cheese cultures
  • cheddar cheese
  • natural flavor

pasteurized 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

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Ingredients

Filling: Pinto Beans, Water, Plant Based Beef Crumble [Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less Of Barley, Malt Extract, Spices, Yeast Extract, Dried Onion, Chicory Extract (Inulin), Corn Starch, Dried Garlic, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Paprika, Salt, Sea Salt, Soy Oil, Molasses, Natural Flavor (From Plant Sources), Torula Yeast, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Wheat)], Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Vegetable Enzymes, Annatto (Color)], Contains 2% Or Less Of Tomato Paste, Sunflower Oil, Cornstarch, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic, Chipotle Chili, Apple Cider Vinegar, Chili Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Onion, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Oregano, Potato Starch, Spice, Tortilla: Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Canola Oil And/Or Soybean Oil, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt.

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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

Frozen Meal · Roll

Flavor
SavorySpicy
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The GoSnacking