Is Great Value Au Gratin Potatoes, 4.7 oz Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese cultures
  • whey protein concentrate
  • blue cheese blend
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar
  • reduced lactose whey
  • from milk
  • whey
  • natural flavors

cheese cultures

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Boxed au gratin potato mix delivers a mild, creamy cheesy flavor and tender, thin-slice texture when prepared. Commonly used as a quick side for weeknight dinners, holidays, or potlucks. Reviews often note convenience and consistent taste, with occasional comments about saltiness or a slightly powdery sauce consistency and portion flexibility.

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Ingredients

Dried potatoes (sodium bisulfate [preservative]), whey (from milk), corn starch, maltodextrin (from corn), salt, modified corn starch, dried onion, potassium chloride, dried garlic, disodium phosphate, natural flavors, yeast extract, citric acid, soy lecithin, reduced lactose whey, cheddar and blue cheese blend (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), xanthan gum, distilled propylene glycol monoesters, distilled monoglycerides, lactic acid, spices, whey protein concentrate, paprika extract (color), turmeric extract (color), sodium bisulfite (preservative).

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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.

Where to buy

Great Value Au Gratin Potatoes, 4.7 oz Box is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Unknown · Dried

Flavor
SavorySaltyButteryRich
Texture
DryPowdery
Commonly used for
Side DishCooking