No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is SHREDDED IMITATION MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, MONTEREY JACK Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Ingredients

IMITATION MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (WATER, FOOD STARCH, PALM OIL, WHEY, SALT, CASEINATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID [AS A PRESERVATIVE], CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, LACTIC ACID), ANTI-CAKING BLEND (POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]).

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 · Flake

Flavor
Savory
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
ToppingSandwich FillingCookingSnacking
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