Is CHEESECAKE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • whey protein concentrate
  • whey
  • cultured milk
  • skim milk
  • sour cream
  • cheese culture
  • cream
  • vitamin a palmitate
  • natural flavors
  • vitamin d3
  • riboflavin
  • +2 more

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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Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN, CHEESE CULTURE], SUGAR, SOUR CREAM [CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, ENZYMES], WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, PALM, SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, GLUCOSE, WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, SKIM MILK, WHEY, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGGS, MILK [VITAMIN D3], SALT, GUM BLEND (ACACIA, GUAR, LOCUST BEAN, AND XANTHAN GUM), NATURAL FLAVORS, CINNAMON, CARAMEL COLOR, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MOLASSES, BAKING SODA, TURMERIC (COLOR), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE.

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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

CHEESECAKE is available at 1 retailer

Aldi

About this product

Snack · Slice, Piece

Flavor
SweetRichSpicy
Texture
CreamyDense
Commonly used for
Snacking