Is Giant Eagle Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Vegetable Color]), Asadero Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Queso Blanco Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potato Starch, Cornstarch and Calcium Sulfate Added to Prevent Caking, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor).

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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About this product

Cheese · Flake