Is Al Fresco Italian Style Meatballs Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

romano cheese blend
pasteurized cow's milk
contains 2% or less of parmesan, romano cheese blend
cheese culture
pasteurized skimmed cow's milk
part skim mozzarella cheese
enzymes

romano cheese blend

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

SKINLESS CHICKEN MEAT, GLUTEN-FREE BREAD CRUMBS (RICE FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, SALT, SUGAR), PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SKIMMED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BLEND (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, DRIED ORANGE PEEL, PARSLEY, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, BASIL, GARLIC, OREGANO, OLIVE OIL.

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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.