No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Is Trader Joe's Sliced Lite Cheddar Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.
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Mild, slightly tangy cheddar with a smooth, semi-firm texture that melts evenly; commonly sliced for sandwiches, burgers, grilled cheese, and quick snacks or cheese boards. Customer reviews often cite consistent slices, reliable meltability, and good value, while some note a less pronounced sharpness compared with regular cheddars and convenient packaging.

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Ingredients

Lite Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Vitamin A Palmitate). 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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Dairy FreeNo

None

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Gluten FreeYes

Yes! We believe this product is gluten free as there are no gluten ingredients listed on the label.

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