Is 7 Layer Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey
  • lactose
  • milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • natural and artificial flavor
  • dextrose

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

GLUCOSE SYRUP, SOYBEAN AND MODIFIED PALM OIL MARGARINE, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, GRAHAM CRUMBS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, GRAHAM FLOUR, MOLASSES, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA, PALM AND MODIFIED PALM OIL), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT BRAN, HONEY, BAKING POWDER, SALT, BAKING SODA, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR, LACTOSE), COCONUT (CONTAINS SULFITES), SUGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, LIQUID WHOLE EGGS. TOPPINGS: BUTTERSCOTCH CHIPS: (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL AND COCONUT OIL, WHEY (MILK), SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOURS (YELLOW #5 LAKE (CONTAINS TARTRAZINE)), SALT), SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), COCONUT (CONTAINS SULFITES), PECANS. CONTAINS STATEMENT: PECANS, COCONUT, WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY AND SULFITES.

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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

7 Layer Bar is available at 4 retailers

Independent City MarketLoblawsYour Independent GrocerZehrs

About this product

Snack · Bar

Flavor
SweetNuttyChocolateyButtery
Texture
ChewyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoBreakfast