Is Dolly Parton's Shrimp & Grits Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey protein concentrate
  • cream
  • cheese culture
  • butter
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • white cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • natural flavor
  • +1 more

whey protein concentrate

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cheddar Grits (water, Milk, Corn Grits, White Cheddar Cheese [cheddar Cheese {pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes}, Potato Starch, Natamycin (to Preserve Freshness)}], Butter [cream, Salt, Salt]), Sauce (water, Butter [cream, Salt], Crushed Tomatoes In Puree [tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid], Celery, Onions, Red Bell Peppers, Chicken Flavor [chicken Broth, Salt, Chicken Fat, Garlic, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Less Than 2% Of: Canola Oil, Spices, Rochester Sauce {distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor}, Corn Maltodextrin, Hot Sauce {peppers, Vinegar, Salt}, Whey Protein Concentrate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Vinegar, Sugar, Paprika {spice And Color}, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor), Cooked Shrimp (shrimp, Water, Sodium Tripolyphosphate [to Retain Moisture], Salt), Cherry Tomatoes, Scallions. Contains Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk and 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.

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
ButteryGarlickySavory
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepOn The Go