Is Artificially Flavored Cheddar Cheese Balls, Corn Snacks - 20oz (1lb 4oz) 567g - Market Pantry™ Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • deproteinized whey
  • cream
  • whey protein concentrate
  • reduced lactose whey
  • whey
  • cheese flavored seasoning
  • riboflavin
  • natural blue cheese flavor
  • natural cheddar cheese flavor

deproteinized whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Bright orange, cheddar-flavored corn puffs deliver a crunchy, airy texture and pronounced savory seasoning. Commonly used for casual snacking, parties and gatherings, and lunchbox treats, reviewers mention consistent bold flavor and satisfying crispness while some note an artificial taste and strong seasoning intensity. Pack size suits shared or extended snacking.

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Ingredients

Cornmeal (Degerminated), Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Sunflower, Corn, Or Canola Oil), Cheese Flavored Seasoning (Whey, Maltodextrin, Reduced Lactose Whey, Salt, Natural Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Cream, Natural Blue Cheese Flavor, Artificial Color [Yellow 6, Extractives Of Turmeric, Yellow 5], Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Deproteinized Whey, Salt, Enrichment Blend (Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

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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)

Great snack if you’re missing Cheetos

The natural flavors in this product do not appear to contain any FODMAPs and are instead cheeses. If you’re severely lactose intolerant, this may pose a problem, but it hasn’t impacted me at all. The rest are artificial. These are great little snacks, I can eat my weight in these and am fine. I am super sensitive to fructans, and I’ve not reacted to these. This is actually actually one of my safe foods when I’m not feeling the best.

saltysavorytastygood value
notjustanybody•May 19, 2021

Where to buy

Artificially Flavored Cheddar Cheese Balls, Corn Snacks - 20oz (1lb 4oz) 567g - Market Pantry™ is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Snack · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoLunch