Is Carolina Reaper Blend Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cultured pasteurized part skim milk
low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
cultured pasteurized milk
monterey jack cheese with jalapeno
enzymes

cultured pasteurized part skim milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

cultured pasteurized milk

monterey jack cheese with jalapeno

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Ingredients

Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno, Habanero, And Carolina Reaper Peppers (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Hot Peppers (red And Green Jalapeno, Habanero, Carolina Reaper Peppers), Salt, Enzymes), Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Anti-caking Blend (potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor)). Contains Milk.

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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.