Is Velveeta, Mexican Style Cheddar Blend Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • milkfat
  • milk protein concentrate
  • whey
  • milk
  • gelatin

cheese culture

Dietitian note

Cheese is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Milk, water, whey, milk protein concentrate, modified food starch, gelatin, milkfat, sodium phosphate, salt maltodextrin, lactic acid, sodium alginate, sorbic acid as a preservative, cheese culture, enzymes, apocarotenal (color), with potato starch, cellu

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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.

About this product

Cheese · Loaf

Flavor
MildButterySavory
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
DippingSandwichCookingMeal Prep