Is Kroger® Original Beef Smokehouse Jerky Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef broth
  • beef
  • natural flavors

beef broth

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Smoky, savory flavor with moderate saltiness and a slightly sweet aftertaste; texture is lean, moderately chewy with occasional tenderness. Commonly eaten as a portable snack, road trip staple, or quick protein pick-me-up. Reviews frequently note consistent seasoning, good value for price, and occasional variability in chewiness across packages and packaging.

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Ingredients

Beef, Brown Sugar, Beef Broth, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural Flavors, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Erythorbate, Citric Acid, Paprika Oleoresin, Sodium Nitrite

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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

Kroger® Original Beef Smokehouse Jerky is available at 6 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Strip

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoLunch