Is ATHENOS, FETA CHEESE, GARLIC & HERB, GARLIC & HERB Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized part-skim milk
  • cheese culture
  • feta cheese

pasteurized part-skim 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

Creamy yet slightly crumbly texture, spreadable but retaining delicate crumbles. Pronounced garlicky and herbaceous flavor with tangy feta character. Commonly used as a spread on crackers, stirred into salads and dips, or crumbled over vegetables and Mediterranean dishes. Reviewers note bold taste, convenient packaging, and versatility for everyday meal use.

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Ingredients

Feta Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose to Prevent Caking, Spice, Dried Garlic, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor).

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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

ATHENOS, FETA CHEESE, GARLIC & HERB, GARLIC & HERB is available at 7 retailers

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About this product

Cheese · Piece

Flavor
GarlickySaltyTangySavory
Texture
Dense
Commonly used for
SaladSandwichGarnishingTopping