No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Merkts Cheese Spread Port Wine Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Description

Rich port-wine tang with a slightly sweet finish, smooth and spreadable yet occasionally grainy or firmer in spots. Commonly served on crackers, bagels, and snack boards; customers report bold, distinctive flavor and easy spreading, while some note occasional graininess and a pronounced salty or sharp aftertaste, often in small portions.

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (cultured Pasturized Milk, Salt, Enzyme), Water, Reduced Lactose Whey, Butter (cream, Salt), Deproteinized Whey, Port Wine, Color (beet Juice Concentrate, Caramine, Beta Carotene, Red 40, Blue 2, Annatto Extract), Sorbic Acid ( Preservative), Salt. Contains: Milk.

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

Merkts Cheese Spread Port Wine is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
SavoryFruityRich
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
SandwichDippingSnacking