Is Annies Homegrown Mac & Cheese Microwavable Gluten Free with Real Aged Cheddar Box - 5-2.15 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • nonfat milk
  • butter
  • cultured pasteurized milk
  • whey
  • dried cheddar cheese

nonfat 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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Description

This microwavable pasta meal offers a creamy, smooth texture and savory, slightly tangy flavor; reviewers commonly note quick prep, kid-friendly appeal, and consistent portioning for single servings. Users report convenience for lunches, snacks, or sides, though some mention uneven heating or variable sauce thickness across microwaves, with occasional reheating adjustments.

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Ingredients

Rice Pasta (White Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour), Dried Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Non-animal Enzymes), Whey, Butter, Nonfat Milk, Corn Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Annatto Extract (For Color), Silicon Dioxide (For Anticaking)

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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.

Where to buy

Annies Homegrown Mac & Cheese Microwavable Gluten Free with Real Aged Cheddar Box - 5-2.15 Oz is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Whole

Flavor
SavoryTangyButtery
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
LunchSnackingSide Dish