Is Friendship Dairies 0% Milk Fat Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 16 Oz. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

carrageenan
whey
cream
nonfat milk
cultured nonfat milk
enzyme
vitamin a palmitate
natural and artificial flavor

carrageenan

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

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whey

cream

nonfat milk

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Ingredients

Cultured Nonfat Milk, Nonfat Milk, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Cream, Whey, Maltodextrin, Artificial Color, Guar Gum, Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Mono And Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Enzyme, Potassium Sorbate And Carbon Dioxide (To Preserve Freshness)

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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.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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