Is Arla Apetina Feta Cheese in Oil with Herbs and Spices Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized milk
  • feta cheese
  • lipase
  • microbial enzyme

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

feta cheese
lipase
microbial enzyme

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Ingredients

Feta Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Bacterial Culture, Microbial Enzyme, Calcium Chloride, Lipase, Rapeseed Oil, Herbs And 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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 2 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is gluten free as there are no gluten ingredients listed on the label.

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Where to buy

Arla Apetina Feta Cheese in Oil with Herbs and Spices is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Cheese · Cube

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Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SaladToppingDipping
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