Is Mexicali Original Nacho Cheese Sauce, Original Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • nonfat dry milk
  • milk solids
  • lactose
  • blue cheese
  • whey protein concentrate
  • whey
  • cheese culture
  • milk
  • enzymes
  • +2 more

nonfat dry milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEESE POWDER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, SUNFLOWER OIL, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, BLUE CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC / ACID, YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6). LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF SEASONING POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, IODIZED SALT, SUGAR, MILK SOLIDS, MONOSODIUM FLAVORING, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID, GLUTAMATE, FOOD STARCH -MODIFIED, NATURAL HYDROLYZED YEAST, YELLOW 5), GUAR GUM, NONFAT DRY MILK, IODIZED SALT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, AND LACTIC ACID.

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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

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SavoryRichSaltyUmami
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSnacking