Is Asda Milk Chocolate Reindeer Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whole milk powder
  • milk solids 21
  • milk chocolate

whole milk powder

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

milk chocolate [sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter*, cocoa mass*, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring], dark chocolate [cocoa mass*, sugar, cocoa butter*, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring], red decoration [sugar, cocoa butter*, whole milk powder, colour (carmine), emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring, paprika extract], white chocolate [sugar, cocoa butter*, whole milk powder, emulsifier (soya lecithins), flavouring]. milk chocolate contains: cocoa solids 31.5% minimum and milk solids 21.5% minimum. dark chocolate contains: cocoa solids 52% minimum. *rainforest alliance certified. find out more at ra.org

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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.

About this product

Candy · Piece

Flavor
SweetChocolatey
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
Snacking