Is shredded cheddar cheese 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.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk manufactured fun l kes
  • cultured pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • enzymes

milk manufactured fun l kes

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

cheddar cheese [cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (color)], anticaking blend (potato starch, cellulose), natamycin (natural mold inhibitor). centains: milk manufactured fun l kes, inc. arden hills, mn 55126 2020 land o'lakes, inc. keep refrigerated not for retail sale real landolakesfoodservice.com 1-800-328-2844 net wt.5 lbs (2.26kg) 701811 0 34500"41749 5.

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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.

About this product

Cheese · Granule

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
SandwichToppingMeal Prep