Is Kraft Medium Cheddar Natural Cheese, 8 oz Wrapper Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • pasteurized nonfat milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • milkfat
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese pasteurized nonfat milk

pasteurized nonfat milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese Pasteurized Nonfat Milk And Milkfat, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto ((Color)), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Nonfat Milk And Milkfat, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)

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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

Kraft Medium Cheddar Natural Cheese, 8 oz Wrapper is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Cheese · Loaf

Flavor
SavorySaltyNutty
Texture
DenseCreamy
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingGarnishing
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