Is Chocolate Caramels, Assorted Belgian Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • butter oil
  • milk
  • milk powder
  • skim milk powder
  • heavy cream
  • evaporated milk
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • natural flavor
  • vitamin d3

butter oil

Dietitian note

Butter is typically derived from milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal, but can be derived from plants as well. Butter flavoring, including artificial butter flavoring, may contain milk - if the label is unclear, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

milk
milk powder
skim milk powder

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Ingredients

Sweetened Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk (Vitamin D3), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup, Invert Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Heavy Cream, Unsweetened Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Unsweetened Chocolate, Skim Milk Powder, Pecans, Milk Powder, Natural Flavor, Butter Oil, Breakfast Cocoa Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Salt, Natural Flavor (Walnut), Milk

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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.

Where to buy

Chocolate Caramels, Assorted Belgian is available at 3 retailers

VitacostHarris TeeterWegmans

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go