Is Great Value rated Parmesan And Romano Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • milk
  • pasteurized part-skim milk salt
  • romano cheese made from cow's milk
  • cheese culture enzymes
  • pasteurized part-skim milk
  • parmesan cheese

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

Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Salt, Cheese Culture Enzymes), Romano Cheese Made From Cow's Milk (pasteurized Part-skim Milk Salt, Cheese Culture, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose Added To Prevent Caking Salt Potassium Sorbate (preservative). Contains Milk

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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.

About this product

Cheese · Granule

Flavor
NuttySavoryUmami
Texture
Hard
Commonly used for
SandwichToppingGarnishing