No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 18 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Panera Bread® at Home Mac & Cheese 16 oz. Microwaveable Bowl Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 18 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.
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Description

Microwaveable single-serve mac and cheese delivers creamy, cheesy flavor, tender pasta, and a smooth, saucy texture. Commonly eaten for quick lunches, campus meals, or as an easy side, reviewers cite convenient preparation, satisfying creaminess, occasional saltiness, varied portion expectations, and occasional heating inconsistency, mentioned frequently across grocery and Amazon reviews.

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Ingredients

Cooked Enriched Rigate Pasta ( Water , Semolina , Egg Whites , Niacin , Ferrous Sulfate , Thiamine Mononitrate , Riboflavin , Folic Acid ) , American Cheese Spread ( Cheddar and Colby Cheese [ Pasteurized Milk , Cheese Culture , Salt , Enzymes ] , Water , Whey , Sodium Phosphate , Whey Protein Concentrate , Skim Milk , Milkfat , Salt , Carrageenan , Cellulose Gum ) , Light Cream , Cheese Sauce ( Cheddar Cheese [ Pasteurized Milk , Cheese Culture , Salt , Enzymes ] , Water , Milkfat , Whey , Enzyme Modified Cheese [ Pasteurized Milk , Water , Sodium Phosphate , Milkfat , Salt , Cheese Culture , Enzymes ] , Sodium Phosphate , Modified Food Starch , Salt , Lactic Acid , Sodium Alginate , Sorbic Acid [ Preservative ] ) , White Cheddar Cheese ( Pasteurized Milk , Cheese Cultures , Salt , Enzymes ) , Contains 2% Or Less Of : Butter ( Cream , Salt , ) , Water , Modified Food Starch , Wheat Flour , Salt , Seasoning ( Yeast Extract , Maltodextrin , Salt , ) and Nisin Preparation .

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

Panera Bread® at Home Mac & Cheese 16 oz. Microwaveable Bowl is available at 8 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySaltyRich
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The Go
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