Is Cheez-It® Cheddar Jack Baked Snack Crackers 3 oz. Bag Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 11 ingredients that do not comply and 6 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • contains 2% or less of whey, paprika, cheddar cheese
  • less of whey
  • monterey jack cheese
  • milk
  • buttermilk
  • whey
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • vitamin b1
  • disodium inosinate
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • vitamin b2
  • +5 more

contains 2% or less of whey, paprika, cheddar cheese

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Soybean And Palm Oil With Tbhq For Freshness), Cheese Made With Skim Milk (Skim Milk, Whey Protein, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Annatto Extract Color), Salt,contains 2% Or Less Of Whey, Paprika, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Buttermilk, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast, Onion Powder, Paprika Extract Color, Monterey Jack Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Sugar, Malic Acid, Annatto Extract Color, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Spice Extract, Yeast Extract, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Soy Lecithin, Contains Wheat, Milk And Soy

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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

Cheez-It® Cheddar Jack Baked Snack Crackers 3 oz. Bag is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Cracker · Cracker

Flavor
SavoryButtery
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoSandwich