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 Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese 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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Description

Tasting sharply tangy with a pronounced aged bite, the slices offer a firm yet slightly creamy texture that holds shape yet melts predictably. Commonly used in sandwiches, burgers, crackers, and grilled melts, reviewers note consistent flavor, reliable meltability, and occasional variations in slice thickness and freshness between batches, overall quality.

Ingredients

Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Annatto. Contains: Milk.

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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.

Where to buy

Trader Joe's Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese is available at 1 retailer

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