No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Shredded Sharp Cheddar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.
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Firm, shredded pieces deliver a pronounced sharp flavor and smooth melting profile, making it suitable for topping tacos, stirring into casseroles, or grating over salads. Reviewers commonly note consistent sharpness, reliable meltability, convenient packaging, and good value, with occasional reports of clumping in the bag and minor texture variation noted.

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Ingredients

Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto, Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose (to Prevent Caking), Natamycin (natural Mold Inhibitor). 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.

About this product

Cheese · Flake

Flavor
SavoryNuttyRichSalty
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
ToppingCookingSaladSandwich
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