Is Kroger® Light Sour Cream Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • carrageenan
  • milk
  • whey
  • skim milk
  • cream
  • cultured milk
  • enzymes
  • vitamin a palmitate
  • gelatin

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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Description

Mildly tangy and creamy, this sour cream offers a smooth, slightly looser texture than regular varieties; reviewers commonly note consistent flavor and spreadability. Frequently used as a topping for baked potatoes, tacos, and chili or blended into dips and dressings, users report reliable performance and acceptable value and easy storage.

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Ingredients

Cultured milk, cream and skim milk; whey, modified corn starch, gelatin, sodium phosphate, guar gum, carrageenan, calcium sulfate, locust bean gum, vitamin A palmitate, enzymes.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.

Where to buy

Kroger® Light Sour Cream is available at 6 retailers

Fry'sKrogerMariano'sPick 'n SaveRalphsSmith's

About this product

Condiment · Spreadable

Flavor
TangyAcidic
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSaladMeal Prep