Is Kirkland Signature Cottage Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • cream
  • skim milk powder
  • milk
  • skim milk
  • microbial enzyme
  • dextrose

carrageenan

Dietitian note

Although not derived from mammals, carrageenan (extracted from red algae) contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Skim Milk, Milk, Skim Milk Powder, Salt, Cream, Guar Gum, Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Sugars (dextrose), Lactic Acid, Microbial Enzyme, Bacterial Culture, Carbon Dioxide. Contains: Milk.

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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.

About this product

Cheese · Spreadable

Flavor
SavoryMildSalty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
SnackingBreakfastSalad ToppingSandwich Filling