Is 365 Whole Foods Market Dark Chocolate Almonds Plant Protein Enhanced Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

Plant Protein Enhanced Dark Chocolate Coating (chocolate Liquor, Cane Sugar, Pea Protein, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (emulsifier), Vanilla Extract), Roasted Almonds (almonds, Canola Oil, Salt), Canola Powder (processed With Alkali). Contains Tree Nuts (almond), And Soy Ingredients. May Contain Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Milk, Eggs, And Wheat.

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.

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