Is Dairy-Free Down Under Mozzarella Style Shreds Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • agar agar
  • 1422

agar agar

Dietitian note

Agar is a plant-based gelatin derived from red algae, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Water, Soy Milk (filtered Water, Organic Whole Soya Beans, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt), Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Tapioca Starch, Vegan Flavours, Thickener (agar Agar), Modified Food Starch (1422), Yeast Flakes. Sea Salt, Vegetable Fibre, Emulsifier (soy Lecithin), Antioxidants (citric Acid), Preservative (sorbic Acid). Contains Soy. May Contain Tree Nuts, Sesame Seeds

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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 · Flake

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