Is Crystal Farms Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 8 Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized milk
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese

pasteurized 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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Description

This finely shredded cheddar delivers a mild to moderately sharp tang with creamy notes. The fine shreds melt evenly into smooth, cohesive layers; texture is soft and pliable from the bag. Commonly used on tacos, casseroles, baked pasta, salads and sandwiches. Reviews note reliable melt, convenient packaging and occasional clumping.

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes And Annatto (Color)), Potato Starch, Starch And Cellulose Powder To Prevent Caking, Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)

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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

Crystal Farms Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 8 Oz. is available at 2 retailers

WalmartHy-Vee

About this product

Cheese · Flake

Flavor
SavorySalt Y
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
ToppingSandwichCookingSnacking