Is Casey's Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, DEXTROSE, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK), SALT, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN.
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.


