Is MEGA CHEESE PIZZA Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese
  • imported romano cheese
  • sheep's milk
  • imported parmesan cheese
  • made from pasteurized part skim cow's milk
  • cheese cultures
  • pasteurized milk
  • low moisture whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • enzymes
  • L-cysteine

cheese

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

CRUST: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, YEAST, SUGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, L-CYSTEINE. CHEESE: LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), IMPORTED PARMESAN CHEESE (MADE FROM PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURE, SALT, CORN STARCH, AND POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, IMPORTED ROMANO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, CALCIUM PROPIONATE. SAUCE: (TOMATOES (TOMATO, SALT, CITRIC ACID), OREGANO, BASIL, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, SALT, RED PEPPER FLAKES)

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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

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Whole

Flavor
SavoryUmami
Texture
GooeyCrunchy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSnacking