Is Queso Alpha-Gal Friendly?
Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- whey protein concentrate
- cheese culture
- whey
- cream
- reduced lactose whey
- part-skim milk
- vitamin d3
- calcium phosphate
whey protein concentrate
Dietitian noteWhey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.
Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts
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Ingredients
PART-SKIM MILK, WATER, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, CREAM, WHEY, SODIUM CITRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN D3.
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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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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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