Is Clancy's Cheese Melt Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk protein concentrate
  • cheese cultures
  • nonfat dry milk
  • whey
  • cream
  • milk
  • skim milk
  • natural flavor
  • tricalcium phosphate

milk protein concentrate

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

cheese cultures
nonfat dry milk
whey

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Ingredients

SKIM MILK, MILK, CREAM, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CANOLA OIL, SALT, LACTIC ACID, NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SORBIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), COLOR ADDED.

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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

Cheese · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltyMild
Texture
CreamyGooey
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingCookingMeal Prep