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

Is Trader Joe's Sliced Colby Jack Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Mild, creamy marbled orange-and-white cheese with a smooth, semi firm texture and even pre sliced pieces; flavor is subtly tangy and mellow. Commonly used for sandwiches, melts, quesadillas, and snack platters. Reviewers cite consistent slices, reliable melting, kid friendly taste, and convenient packaging, though some find it too mild overall.

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Ingredients

Pasteurized cultured milk, microbial rennet, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto (color).

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 · Slice

Flavor
MildTangy
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SandwichSnackingGrilling
Alpha-Gal Friendly? Trader Joe's Sliced Colby Jack Cheese | Spoonful