Is Western Star Salted Butter Block Butter Block 500g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply.

Description

Creamy, slightly salted flavor with a smooth, spreadable texture when softened. Commonly used for spreading on bread, baking, sautéing, and finishing sauces. Reviewers cite consistent quality, reliable flavor, good value, and firm cold storage that softens readily; some note favorable aroma and predictable performance in recipes across home kitchens daily.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
minimum 80
pasteurised cream

milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Pasteurised cream (milk), salt.Milk Fat: Minimum 80%.

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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.