Is Catalina Crunch Snack Mix Xtreme Cheddar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

Bold cheddar flavor with varied crunchy textures—light puffs and crisp clusters—typically eaten directly, shared at gatherings, or used as a crunchy topping. Reviewers commonly cite strong, consistent seasoning and satisfying crunch; some report excess powdery residue or saltiness and packaging impressions in reviews.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey
buttermilk
milk
cheese cultures
cheddar seasoning
pasteurized milk
cheddar cheese
cheese crisps
natural flavor
enzymes
calcium carbonate

whey

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Catalina Crunch Cereal (pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Potato Fiber, Corn Fiber, Inulin Fiber, Guar Gum, Baking Soda, Calcium Carbonate, Caramel Color), Cheese Crisps (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color)]), Roasted Cashews (cashews, Canola Oil), Sunflower Oil And/or Coconut Oil, Cheddar Seasoning (whey, Maltodextrin, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cheddar Cheese [milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes]), Chickpea Pretzels (chickpea Flour, Potato Flour, Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Sunflower Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Yeast, Citric Acid), Natural Flavor, Buttermilk, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Paprika Extract (color), Mixed Tocopherols. Contains Milk, Cashews. Made in the Catalina Kitchens that also have Peanuts and Tree Nuts.

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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.