Is Frigo® Cheese Heads® Original Mozzarella String Cheese Snacks, 16 oz, 16 Count Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Description

These individually wrapped mozzarella sticks offer a mild, creamy flavor and a smooth, springy texture that peels into strands when pulled. Commonly eaten as portable snacks, lunchbox additions, or appetizers, reviewers note consistent taste, convenience of single portions, and popularity with children, while some mention occasional packaging or freshness concerns.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

pasteurized part skim milk
cheese cultures
low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese

pasteurized part skim milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)

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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.