Is Cheez-It Extra Toasty Cheddar Jack Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 9 ingredients that do not comply and 8 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • buttermilk
  • monterey jack cheese
  • whey
  • cheddar cheese
  • whey protein
  • cheese cultures
  • skim milk
  • cheese made with skim milk
  • dextrose
  • contains 2% or less of salt, dextrose, whey, paprika, cheddar cheese
  • vitamin b2
  • enzymes
  • +5 more

buttermilk

Dietitian note

Buttermilk is a fermented drink typically made from cow's milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Crunchy baked crackers offer pronounced toasty, savory flavor with extra-toasty notes and a firm, crisp texture that holds up to dipping. Commonly eaten as a snack, in lunchboxes, or served at gatherings; reviewers note bold savory taste, satisfying crunch, occasional darker edges, and broad appeal for casual everyday snacking enjoyment.

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Ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). Contains 2% or less of salt, dextrose, whey, paprika, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, tomato powder, garlic powder, monosodium glutamate, yeast, onion powder, 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, paprika extract color, yellow 5, yellow 6, soy lecithin. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, AND SOY INGREDIENTS.

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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

Cracker · Cracker

Flavor
SavorySaltyButtery
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoLunch