Is Specially Selected Lobster Mac and Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 14 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheddar cheese
  • pasteurized milk
  • cream
  • cheese cultures
  • contains milk, shellfish
  • parmesan cheese
  • pasteurized part-skim milk
  • whey solids
  • riboflavin
  • natural cheddar cheese flavor
  • enzymes
  • +6 more

cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

CALCIUM, IRON, POTASSIUM, COOKED PASTA (WATER, PASTA [WHEAT SEMOLINA, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), LOBSTER (LOBSTER, SALT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE [TO RETAIN MOISTURE]), SAUCE (HALF AND HALF [MILK, CREAM], WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], FONTINA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO {COLORING}], ASIAGO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, ENZYMES, SALT], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SEA SALT, TOMATO, CHEESE FLAVOR [MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT], LOBSTER EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, CAYENNE CHILI PEPPER), GRATINEE TOPPING (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SALT, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY). CONTAINS MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER), WHEAT.

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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.

About this product

Pasta · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryRichButteryUmami
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go