Is Plain Cream Cheese Spread Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

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bldg 200 total carbohydrate 29 dietary fiber og total sugars 2g includes og added sugars 0% 8% 5% protein 2g vitamin d omcg 0% calcium 42% iron omg 0% potassium omp pasteurized milk
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5g trans fat og cholesterol 2sodium 12 % daily value 1% by: southeastern grocers ce pkwy

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Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

shattuc ition acts size annes amount/serving % daily value amount/serving total fat 7g 9% 23% saturated fat 4.5g trans fat og cholesterol 25mg sodium 120mg ● % daily value 1% by: southeastern grocers ce pkwy, bldg 200 total carbohydrate 29 dietary fiber og total sugars 2g includes og added sugars 0% 8% 5% protein 2g vitamin d omcg 0% calcium 40mg 2% iron omg 0% potassium omp pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, guar gum citric a um xanthan gum, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor) contains mil 0%

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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.