Is H-E-B natural cheese (mild cheddar) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES (MICROBIAL), ANNATTO (COLOR). (CONTAINS: MILK MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H-E-BⓇ, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78204 *NO SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN BETWEEN MILK FROM COWS TREATED OR NOT TREATED WITH rbST (ARTIFICIAL GROWTH HORMONE). FOR MAXIMUM FRESHNESS USE CONTENTS WITHIN 3-5 DAYS *Not recycled in OF OPENING KEEP REFRIGERATED GLUTEN FREE all communities 39657-2304 heb.com/select

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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