Is Merkts Swiss Almond Spreadable Cheese Cup - 14 Oz. 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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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

wi grade a cheddar cheese
reduced lactose whey
reduced protein whey
cream
cheese culture
pasteurized milk
swiss cheese
enzymes

wi grade a cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

swiss cheese ((aged over 120 days) pasteurized milk, cheese culture, enzymes), water, cream, reduced lactose whey, reduced protein whey, wi grade a cheddar cheese ((aged 9 months or more) pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), almonds, salt, sorbic acid (to protect flavor)

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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.