Is Original Jerky Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • beef

beef

Dietitian note

This ingredient contains mammalian meat.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Savory, smoky flavor with a firm, chewy texture; commonly eaten as a portable snack, hiking fuel, lunchtime topping, or a quick on-the-go bite. Customer reviews frequently mention consistent seasoning and convenient packaging, praising long shelf life and robust chew, while some note occasional variability in tenderness between batches or slices.

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Ingredients

Beef, Water, Sugar, Sea Salt, Soy Sauce Powder ((Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Maltodextrin), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Yeast Extract, Flavourings, Celery Extract, Citric Acid, Smoke, Contains: Wheat 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

Original Jerky is available at 3 retailers

FortinosLoblawsReal Canadian Superstore

About this product

Snack · Strip

Flavor
SavorySmokySaltySweet
Texture
ChewyDry
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go