Is Kroger® Homestyle Caesar Croutons Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • sodium caseinate
  • pasteurized cultured milk
  • buttermilk
  • blue cheese
  • blue cheese powder
  • buttermilk powder
  • whey
  • natural flavors
  • riboflavin

sodium caseinate

Dietitian note

Sodium caseinate comes from casein, a protein found in dairy, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Crunchy, bite-sized croutons with a savory Caesar-style flavor and firm, crunchy texture; commonly used to add crispness to salads, soups, and casseroles or as a snack topping. Customer reviews typically note consistent crunch and flavorful seasoning, while some mention occasional small crumbs, unevenly sized pieces, or packaging concerns during transit.

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Ingredients

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola and/or Sunflower Oil (With Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid [To Preserve Freshness]), Yeast, Salt, Sugar, 2% or Less of: Garlic Powder, Whey, Buttermilk Powder, Romano and Blue Cheese Powder (Romano and Blue Cheese [Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Buttermilk, Soybean Oil, Whey, Disodium Phosphate, Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Lactic Acid, Enzymes), Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Spices (Including Mustard), Dehydrated Parsley, Extractives of Annatto and Turmeric (Color), Enzymes.

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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

Kroger® Homestyle Caesar Croutons is available at 6 retailers

Fry'sKrogerMariano'sPick 'n SaveRalphsSmith's

About this product

Bread · Piece, Dried

Flavor
GarlickySavorySalty
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SaladGarnishingToppingSnacking