Is Simple Truth® Shells & Cheese Cheddar -- 6 oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • organic non-fat dry milk
  • milk
  • cheese cultures
  • pasteurized organic milk
  • organic cheddar cheese
  • whey
  • natural flavors

organic non-fat dry milk

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

Organic Durum Wheat Semolina, Cheddar Cheese Seasoning: Whey, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Wheat Flour, Salt, Natural Flavors, Organic Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Organic Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Organic Corn Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Organic Non-fat Dry Milk, Lactic Acid Powder, Silicon Dioxide To Reduce Caking, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Organic Annatto Extract For Color, Safflower Oil, Dehydrated, Contains: Milk, Wheat, May Contains: Peanuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Walnuts, Coconut, Soy, Contains: Milk, Soy

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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.

Where to buy

Simple Truth® Shells & Cheese Cheddar -- 6 oz is available at 2 retailers

KrogerVitacost

About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
CreamyTender
Commonly used for
LunchSide DishMeal PrepOn The Go