Is TAMALES PORK IN RED SAUCE, PORK Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pork
  • lard

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from pigs and thus contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Soft, steamed tamale featuring a savory, mildly spiced red sauce and a tender, shredded filling; texture balances a moist, yielding exterior with a saucy interior. Commonly reheated for quick meals or served on buffet platters, reviewers frequently note consistent flavor and convenience while occasionally mentioning variable spice intensity and packaging.

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Ingredients

MASA: [WHOLE COOKED CORN (CORN TREATED WITH LIME WATER), LARD, RICE FLOUR, SALT]. FILLING: [PORK, CHILE SAUCE (WATER, RED CHILI PEPPERS), WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT), CORN (CORN TREATED WITH LIME WATER), SALT, SEASONING (CHILI PEPPER, RED PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, SPICES)].

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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.

Reviews

Rating
5.0(1 review)

The best!

These are delicious! They are slightly spicy. but I wouldn’t say they are super spicy. They are a little expensive so I only get them every once in a while.

priceyspicy
cammers7•Feb 2, 2022

About this product

Meat · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySpicyUmami
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSnacking