Is H‑E‑B Queso Classic, Mild Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cheese culture
cheddar cheese
pasteurized milk
milk
nonfat milk solids
cream
skim milk
cultured milk
cultured dextrose with maltodextrin
enzymes
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cheese culture

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Processed Pasteurized American Cheese (cultured Milk And Skim Milk, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Lactic Acid, Enzymes), Water, Tomatoes (tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Onions, Green Chile Peppers, Half & Half (milk, Cream, Nonfat Milk Solids), Cheddar Cheese (cheddar Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Annatto [color]), Corn Starch, Roasted Jalapeno Peppers, Canola Oil, Garlic, Cultured Dextrose With Maltodextrin, Cilantro.

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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.