Is Strong red extra mature cheddar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • seriously is a registered trademark contact us with your comments quoting all the information in the area: uk freephone: 0800 678 5555 caledonian cheese company
  • made in scotland with scottish milk
  • these are hallmarks typically found in the best quality extra mature cheddars
  • the lengthy maturation of this cheddar can result in white spots
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese

seriously is a registered trademark contact us with your comments quoting all the information in the area: uk freephone: 0800 678 5555 caledonian cheese company

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cheddar Cheese (MILK), Colour: carotenes (MILK). **Suitable for vegetarians. A source of calcium. The lengthy maturation of this cheddar can result in white spots and crunchy calcium lactate crystals. These are hallmarks typically found in the best quality extra mature cheddars. Made in Scotland with Scottish milk. Seriously is a registered trademark Contact us with your comments quoting all the information in the Best Before area: UK freephone: 0800 678 5555 Caledonian Cheese Company, Commerce Road, Stranraer, DG9 7DA, Scotland. Lactalis International, 16 Av. Jean Jaurès, 94607 Choisy-le-Roi, France. Not for EU. BEST BE e Bi

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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

Cheese · Piece

Flavor
SavoryNuttyButtery
Texture
CrunchyHard
Commonly used for
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