Is Velveeta Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk fat
- whey
- milk protein concentrate
- part-skim milk
- vitamin a palmitate
- natural flavor
- gelatin
milk fat
Dietitian noteMilk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.
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Ingredients
Part-skim Milk, Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey, Milk Fat, Gelatin, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Enzymes, Vitamin A Palmitate, With Potato Starch, Cellulose Powder And Calcium Sulfate Added To Prevent Caking.
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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.
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No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.
Details →This product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 2 ingredients that could contain gluten depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.
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