Is Roundy's Nacho Taco Shredded Cheese Blend Alpha-Gal?
Ingredients
cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk , salt , enzymes , annatto (color)), monterey jack cheese (cultured pasteurized milk , salt , enzymes), colby cheese (cultured pasteurized milk , salt , enzymes , annatto (color)), taco spice blend (dehydrated onion , salt , dextrose , maltodextrin , spice , dehydrated garlic , sugar , natural flavor , oleoresin paprika), anti-cake (potato starch , corn starch , powdered cellulose), natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


