Is Bonne Maman Chocolate & Orange Spread Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
Sugar, Oranges 39%, Dark Chocolate 10% (cocoa Mass 71.5%, Sugar, Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder 2%, Emulsifier: Lecithin), Fat-reduced Cocoa Powder 4%, Native Tapioca Starch, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Gelling Agent: Fruit Pectins.
What is a Alpha-Gal 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.


