Is CHOCOLATE SQUARES, COOKIES & CREME Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, RICE FLOUR, COCOA-PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN - AN EMULSIFIER, TAPIOCA STARCH, PALM OIL, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS DAIRY), VANILLA, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE.
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.


