Is Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Original 1.5oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Description

The Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Original 15oz is a popular product known for its delicious and lightly spiced taste. Made with 100% real cheese, these crackers are a favorite among middle school students and are considered a great snack option. Additionally, these crackers are trans fat-free, making them a healthier choice. Overall, the Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Original 15oz offers a tasty and satisfying snack experience for all.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey protein
cheese cultures
skim milk
cheese made with skim milk
enzymes
vitamin b2
riboflavin
vitamin b1

whey protein

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Soybean And Palm Oil With Tbhq For Freshness), Cheese Made With Skim Milk (Skim Milk, Whey Protein, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Extract For Color), Contains Two Percent Or Less Of Salt, Paprika, Yeast, Paprika Oleoresin For Color, Soy Lecithin

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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.