Is H‑E‑B Classic Selections New York Cheesecake Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • carrageenan
  • nonfat milk
  • milk
  • cream
  • natural flavor
  • riboflavin
  • dextrose

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

CREAM, MILK, SUGAR, EGGS, WHEAT FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF: GRAHAM FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, SALT, PALM OIL, NONFAT MILK, CARRAGEENAN, DEXTROSE, WATER, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL, CHEESE CULTURE, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN.

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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

H‑E‑B Classic Selections New York Cheesecake is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Frozen Dessert · Slice

Flavor
SweetVanillaCitrus
Texture
CreamyDense
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go