Is Shredded Mexican Blend, 12 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

dairy
queso blanco cheese
milk
asadero cheese
cheddar cheese
cultured pasteurized milk
monterey jack cheese
microbial enzymes

dairy

Dietitian note

Dairy refers to cow's milk and products made from milk, such as butter - it contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

monterey jack cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto (color)), asadero cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), queso blanco cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), powdered cellulose (added to prevent caking)

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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.