No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Hy-Vee 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.
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Description

This small-curd variety has a mild, slightly tangy flavor and a creamy, lumpy texture; reviewers often mention its smooth mouthfeel and tender curds. Shoppers report using it for snacking, pairing with fruit or vegetables, mixing into salads, baking, and savory spreads, noting consistent, versatile performance across many everyday meal routines.

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Ingredients

CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, CREAM, LESS THAN 2% OF: WHEY, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CARBON DIOXIDE (PRESERVATIVES), PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ENZYME.

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

Hy-Vee 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Cheese · Spreadable

Flavor
MildNeutral
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
BreakfastSnackingSaladTopping