Is Andes, Crème de Menthe, Mint Chocolate Candy, 8.5 oz. Gluten Free & Peanut Free. Contains Milk. Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Thin, individually wrapped mint-chocolate confections deliver a crisp, cooling mint flavor balanced by a smooth, creamy chocolate texture. Commonly used as after-dinner mints, party treats, and baking garnishes, reviewers note consistent flavor, convenient portioning, and suitability for gifting or tabletop bowls at gatherings, and long-lasting cooling finish appreciated by many.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

lactose
milk protein concentrate
nonfat milk
natural and artificial flavors

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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Ingredients

SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NONFAT MILK, LACTOSE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PEPPERMINT OIL, COLORS ADDED (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE).

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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.