Is Organic Valley, Organic Ricotta Cheese, 15 Ounce Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Description
Light, creamy ricotta with a mild, slightly sweet dairy flavor and a smooth yet subtly grainy texture; commonly used for lasagna, stuffed pasta, pizza toppings, spreads, and desserts. Customer reviews frequently cite consistent freshness, reliable creaminess for baking and savory recipes, and satisfactory performance in both sweet and savory applications.
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- organic skim milk
- organic whole milk
organic skim milk
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Description
Light, creamy ricotta with a mild, slightly sweet dairy flavor and a smooth yet subtly grainy texture; commonly used for lasagna, stuffed pasta, pizza toppings, spreads, and desserts. Customer reviews frequently cite consistent freshness, reliable creaminess for baking and savory recipes, and satisfactory performance in both sweet and savory applications.
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Ingredients
Organic Whole Milk, Organic Skim Milk, Organic Vinegar, Salt, Organic Whole Milk, Salt.
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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.
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Organic Valley, Organic Ricotta Cheese, 15 Ounce is available at 4 retailers
About this product
Cheese · Spreadable