Is Almond & Cacao Granola Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

non fat dry milk
milk protein concentrate

non fat dry milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

DRY ROASTED ALMONDS*, CASHEW BUTTER* (DRY ROASTED CASHEWS*, SUNFLOWER OIL*), HONEY*, MAPLE SYRUP*, SESAME SEEDS*, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE*, CACAO POWDER*, DRY ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS* , NON FAT DRY MILK*, COCONUT*, DRY EGG WHITES*, VANILLA EXTRACT* (CONTAINS ETHYL ALCOHOL), SEA SALT, *ORGANIC

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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.