Is Velveeta Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 10 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk protein concentrate
  • milkfat
  • cheese sauce
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese culture
  • whey protein concentrate
  • milk
  • skim milk
  • natural flavor
  • calcium phosphate
  • +2 more

milk protein concentrate

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Cheese Sauce (Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Canola Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid As A , Milkfat, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Cheese Culture, Annatto Extract (Color), Natural Flavor, Enzymes), Seasoned Potatoes (Potatoes, Contains Less Than 2% Of Modified Food Starch, Wheat Flour, Salt, Whey, Cream, Skim Milk, Onion, Garlic, Sodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-caking Agent), Milk, Spice, Calcium Phosphate, Cheese Culture, Lactic Acid, Whey Protein Concentrate, Enzymes), Dried, Contains Milk, Wheat

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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

Velveeta Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is available at 3 retailers

Hy-VeeWegmansIGA

About this product

Sauce · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryButteryRich
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal Prep