Is PORT WINE COLD PACK CHEESE SPREAD, PORT WINE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cream
deproteinized whey
butter
reduced lactose whey
cultured pasteurized milk
cheddar cheese
enzyme

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzyme), water, reduced lactose whey, butter (cream, salt), deproteinized whey, port wine, color (beet juice concentrate, carmine, beta carotene, red 40, blue 2, annatto extract), sorbic acid, 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.