Is Great Value 4% Milkfat Minimum Small Curd Cottage Cheese, 24 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Description
Mildly tangy flavor with small, creamy curds and a smooth, slightly loose texture, commonly stirred to reduce whey separation; reviewers note consistent mild taste but occasional variability in firmness. Frequently used in salads, on toast, with fruit, and as a cooking or baking component for savory and sweet recipes commonly.
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- carrageenan
- nonfat milk
- whey
- cream
- milk
- cultured pasteurized nonfat milk
- enzyme
- natural and artificial flavor
carrageenan
Dietitian noteAlthough not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.
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Description
Mildly tangy flavor with small, creamy curds and a smooth, slightly loose texture, commonly stirred to reduce whey separation; reviewers note consistent mild taste but occasional variability in firmness. Frequently used in salads, on toast, with fruit, and as a cooking or baking component for savory and sweet recipes commonly.
Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, MILK, CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: WHEY, NONFAT MILK, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, 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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Cheese · Spreadable


