No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Mexican Fancy Shredded Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Description

Shredded Mexican-style cheese blend offers mild tang and creamy richness, with a smooth, slightly elastic melt and fine, pull-apart texture. Commonly used on tacos, quesadillas, nachos and casseroles, noted for convenience and reliable melting. Reviewers often praise flavor and melt while occasionally mentioning clumping or variable freshness in pre-shredded packaging.

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color)), Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Asadero Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt And Enzymes), Quesadilla Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt And Enzymes), Anti-caking Blend (Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Calcium Sulfate, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor))

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

Mexican Fancy Shredded Cheese is available at 1 retailer

Wegmans

About this product

Cheese · Flake, Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyNuttyRich
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
ToppingSandwichMeal PrepSalad
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