Is OSCAR MAYER, BEEF AND CHEDDAR FRANKS 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.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milkfat
  • made with beef collagen casing
  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • pasteurized process cheddar cheese
  • angus beef
  • dextrose

milkfat

Dietitian note

Milkfat comes from milk (dairy), the nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mamals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

ANGUS BEEF, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL COLOR), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE. MADE WITH BEEF COLLAGEN CASING.

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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

Meat · Stick

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmamiButtery
Texture
TenderJuicy
Commonly used for
GrillingSandwichSnackingLunch