Is Melanie's Medleys Spinach Feta Dip, Spinach Feta Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cultured milk powder
sour cream
cultured cream
pasteurized cow's milk
skim milk
feta cheese
cheese culture and
milk
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cultured milk powder

Dietitian note

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

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sour cream

cultured cream

pasteurized cow's milk

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Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CREAM AND MILK, CHEESE CULTURE AND/OR LACTIC ACID, SALT, STABILIZERS [XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN AND GUAR GUMS]), FETA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK AND SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES AND VEGETABLE COAGULANT), SPINACH, SOUR CREAM(CULTURED CREAM), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ROASTED GARLIC, VINEGAR POWDER, ONION POWDER, CULTURED MILK POWDER.

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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.