Is Great Value Original Macaroni & Cheese, 2.05 oz, 4 Pack (Shelf Stable) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • dry whole milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • pasteurized milk
  • sodium caseinate
  • lactose
  • whey
  • cheddar cheese seasoning
  • natural flavors
  • riboflavin

cheese culture

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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Ingredients

ENRICHED MACARONI (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL POWDER [PALM OIL, LACTOSE, SODIUM CASEINATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DRY WHOLE MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, ADDED COLORS [ANNATO EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT], POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE [TO REDUCE CAKING], YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID), ANTI BOIL OVER POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, FOOD STARCH-MODFIED, SALT, POTASSIUM CHOLORIDE, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SILICON DIOXIDE [TO REDUCE CAKING], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM0.

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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 Original Macaroni & Cheese, 2.05 oz, 4 Pack (Shelf Stable) is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavoryButterySalty
Texture
Powdery
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSide DishSnacking