Is Pierogi, Potato and Cheddar Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

butter
cream
nonfat milk
cultured pasteurized milk
cheddar cheese
cheddar cheese blend
natural flavor
calcium stearoyl lactylate

butter

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

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cream

nonfat milk

cultured pasteurized milk

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Ingredients

Water, Potato, Mashed Granules (Potatoes, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides, (Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Bht, Ascorbic Acid)), Cheddar Cheese Blend (Cheddar Cheese(cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Milk, Maltodextrin, Butter (Cream, Salt), Disodium Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Extractives Of Annatto), Flour, Soy Oil, 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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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 3 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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