Is Smokey Cheddar, Gouda & Shells Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- whey protein
- cheese culture
- whey
- cheese cultures
- cheddar cheese
- pasteurized milk
- gouda cheese
- skim milk
- diglycerides
- natural flavors
- enzymes
- riboflavin
whey protein
Dietitian noteWhey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Ingredients
semolina (wheat), niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, skim milk, gouda cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), canola oil, cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), whey, protein concentrate, whey protein, sodium phosphate, salt, sodium gluconate, natural flavors, garlic powder, onion powder, sorbic acid, xanthan gum, mono - and diglycerides, lactic acid
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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.