Is Utz® Party Mix Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 12 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

whey protein concentrate
cheese crunchies
buttermilk solids
milk
cheese cultures
cheese culture
cheddar cheese blend
milkfat
disodium inosinate
natural smoke flavor
natural and artificial flavors
natural flavor
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whey protein concentrate

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

Tortilla Chips, BBQ Corn Chips, Nachos, Pretzel Wheels, Cheese Crunchies. Enriched Ground Corn Flour [Corn Flour, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid], Corn Flour, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Sunflower Oil And/Or Canola Oil), Salt, Sugar*, Maltodextrin, Dextrose*, Whey, Cheese [Semisoft And Cheddar (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)], Milkfat, Whey Protein Concentrate, Malt Syrup (Derived From Corn And Malted Barley), Cheddar Cheese Blend [Whey, Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk Solids, Natural Flavor], Onion Powder, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Garlic Powder, Horseradish Powder, Torula Yeast, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Extractives Of Paprika, Annatto And Turmeric (For Color), Natural Smoke Flavor, Spice Extractives, Tomato Powder, Citric Acid, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Yellow 6, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yellow 5, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Spices, Yeast, Baking Soda. *Adds a trivial amount of added sugars.

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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.