Is CHEESE AND CRACKERS SNACK Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
CHEDDAR CHEESE {CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, CREAM, SODIUM, CITARTE, SALT, ARTIFICIAL CO OR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID {PRESERVATIVE}, ENZYMES, SOY LECITHIN}, SWISS CHEESE {PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, RENNET, SALT}, CRACKER INGREDIENTS ON PACKAGE.
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.


