Is Theresa's Kitchen Prepared Meal Mexican Burrito Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Ingredients
Filling (54%) (Kidney Beans (29%) (Water, Kidney Beans (60%), Salt), Tomatoes<sup>1</sup> (Water, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid)), Black Beans (9%), Onion, Corn, Capsicum, Pomace Olive Oil, Spices, Jalapenos, Garlic, Salt, Sugar), Wrap (Wheat Flour, Water, Olive Oil, Iodised Salt, Emulsifier (471), Sugar, Yeast), Mozzarella Cheese (13%) (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes (Non Animal Rennet), Preservative (200))
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.