Is Cottage cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
milk
enzyme microbien
mono-et diglycerides
microbial enzyme
polysorbate 80

carrageenan

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Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

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milk

enzyme microbien

mono-et diglycerides

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Ingredients

Milk ingredients, Salt, Locust bean gum, Guar gum, Mono - and diglycerides, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, Bacterial culture, Microbial enzyme, Carbon dioxide (to maintain product freshness). Ingrédients : Substances laitières, Sel, Gomme de caroube, Gomme de guar, Mono-et diglycérides, Carraghénine, Gomme xanthane, Polysorbate 80, Culture bactérienne, Enzyme microbien, Dioxyde de carbone (pour conserver la fraîcheur du produit).

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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.