Is Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese Four Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 11 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter
  • pasteurized cream
  • imported swiss cheese
  • part skim cow's milk
  • cheese culture
  • imported gouda cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • havarti cheese
  • enzymes
  • riboflavin
  • +3 more

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Savory, creamy flavor with a smooth, velvety sauce and tender pasta texture; commonly prepared for quick weeknight dinners, packed lunches, or served as a side at family meals. Customer feedback frequently cites consistent creaminess and convenience, while some note occasional uneven seasoning and a preference for bolder flavor profiles often.

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Ingredients

Cooked Elbow Macaroni (water, Enriched Semolina (durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)), Milk, Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color)), Havarti Cheese (pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Rennet, Calcium Chloride), Imported Gouda Cheese (pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Rennet, Salt, Carotene (color)), Imported Swiss Cheese (part Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Unbleached Flour (unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (pasteurized Cream, Salt, Annatto (color)), Rice Starch, Salt, Spices. Made On Shared Equipment With Peanuts, Eggs, Tree Nuts, Soy, Fish & Shellfish.

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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

Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese Four Cheese is available at 2 retailers

AppyshopTrader Joes

About this product

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyButteryRich
Texture
CreamyTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide Dish