Is ALMOND TOFFEE BITES, DARK CHOCOLATE Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ALMONDS, CORN SYRUP, COCOA POWDER, SALT, POWDERED SUGAR, SOY LECITHIN, MODIFIED CORN AND POTATO STARCH, AND VEGETABLE OIL (COCONUT, PALM, AND/OR CANOLA OIL).
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.


