Is Cheez-It Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

buttermilk powder
milk
cheese
cheese powder
whey powder
lactose
cheese & chilli seasoning
lecithins

buttermilk powder

Dietitian note

Buttermilk is a fermented drink typically made from cow's milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Wheat flour, sunflower oil, starch, dehydrated potatoes, cheese & chilli seasoning (lactose (milk), whey powder {milk), cheese powder {milk) (0.6%), salt, onion powder, buttermilk powder (milk), yeast extract, flavourings, spices (chilli), acids (lactic acid, citric acid), acidity regulator {calcium lactate), sunflower oil, colour {paprika extract), herbs {oregano), maltodextrin), cheese (milk) (4.2%), cat fibre, sugar, salt, raising agents (ammonium carbonates), acids (citric acid, lactic acid), emulsifiers (lecithins), colours (curcumin, annatto norbixin, paprika extract). May contain gluten from other cereals, mustard, soy

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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.