Is CHEESE PIZZA Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasteurized part-skim milk
  • cultured pasteurized milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • enzymes
  • dextrose
  • riboflavin

cheese culture

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

PIZZA CRUST (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, YEAST, SALT, CANOLA OIL SUGAR, MALT [MALTED BARLEY, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE], CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO RETARD SPOILAGE)), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)), PIZZA SAUCE (FRESH VINE-RIPENED CALIFORNIA TOMATOES, SEA SALT, SUGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE ([PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FLAVOR).

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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.

About this product

Unknown · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmamiRich
Texture
ChewyGooeyCrispy
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepSnacking