Is Simple Bites Chef Salad Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 5 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

cheese cultures
cheddar cheese
pasteurized milk
pork
ham
milk
enzymes
water
natural flavor
dextrose
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cheese cultures

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Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Romaine; White Turkey With Skin, Water, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Dextrose, Natural Flavor; Ham (pork)-cured With: Water, Dextrose, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Food Starch, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Smoke Flavor; Diced Egg: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum); Cheddar Cheese: (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Colored With Annato), Potato Starch, Canola Oil, And Cellulose Powder Added To Prevent Caking, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor); Grape Tomatoes; Cucumbers. Contains: Milk, Egg

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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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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.

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Gluten FreeMaybe

This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 4 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

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