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

Is Trader Joe's Organic String Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.
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Mild milky flavor with subtle savoriness and creamy, slightly tangy notes; smooth, elastic, stringy texture that peels into strips. Commonly eaten as a quick snack, packed in lunches, or paired with crackers and fruit. Customers note convenient individual portions, consistent meltability, and dependable freshness, though some report occasional firmness variation.

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Ingredients

Organic Pasteurized Part Skim Cows Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Rennet. Contains: Milk.

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.

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