Is MACARONI AND CHEESE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 16 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • parmesan/romano cheese blend
  • three cheese macaroni
  • unsalted butter
  • pasteurized cream
  • parmesan cheese
  • part skim cow's milk
  • whipping cream
  • cream
  • natural flavor
  • enzyme modified butter
  • natural flavors
  • riboflavin
  • +8 more

parmesan/romano cheese blend

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

THREE CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE (WATER, NOODLES (SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHIPPING CREAM, PASTEURIZED PROCESS WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT), HAVARTI CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN/ROMANO CHEESE BLEND (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS (CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS)), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EMULSIFIER (SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR), POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)), BREADCRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESE (PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR), ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, NATURAL FLAVORS)

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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

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryRichButtery
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSnackingLunchOn The Go