Is SARGENTO, NATURAL MONTEREY JACK CHEESE STICKS WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS SNACKS, PEPPER JACK Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized milk

cheese culture

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

Creamy, smooth cheese sticks deliver a mild, peppery bite with soft, sliceable texture and firm, handheld convenience. Commonly eaten as on-the-go snacks, lunchbox additions, or paired with crackers and sandwiches. Reviews note consistent creaminess, portable packaging, and variable spice levels—generally described as mildly to moderately zesty by many consumers overall.

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Ingredients

pasteurized milk, jalapeno peppers, cheese culture, salt, enzymes

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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

SARGENTO, NATURAL MONTEREY JACK CHEESE STICKS WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS SNACKS, PEPPER JACK is available at 14 retailers

Fry'sGiant EagleHarris TeeterHy-VeeJewel-OscoKrogerMeijerRalphsShopRiteSmith'sThe Fresh GrocerVitacostVonsWalmart

About this product

Cheese · Stick

Flavor
SpicyPeppery
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go