Is Jack Links Cold Crafted Beef & Mild Cheddar Smoked Sticks & Cheddar Cheese Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cultured celery extrac teddar cheese: pasteurized mil cheese giltuse
  • milk
  • beef
  • enzymes
  • cultured dextrose yeast extra

cultured celery extrac teddar cheese: pasteurized mil cheese giltuse

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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Description

Smoky, savory sticks paired with mild, creamy accompaniment offer a firm yet tender chew and smooth bite; reviewers cite consistent flavor and convenient portioning. Common uses include on-the-go snacking, lunchboxes, hiking, and pairing with crackers or sandwiches. Texture, smoke level, and portability are frequent reviewer points, consistently in many reviews.

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Ingredients

Beef Stick: Beef, Water Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt, Flavors Sugar, Cultured Dextrose Yeast Extra, Cultured Celery Extrac Teddar Cheese: Pasteurized Mil Cheese Giltuse, Salt, Enzymes, Color Added. Contains: Milk.

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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

Meat · Stick

Flavor
SavorySmokySaltyMeaty
Texture
ChewyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go