Is Coconut choc Alpha-Gal Friendly?
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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly
- milk
- whey powder
- whole milk powder
- glycerol monostearate
- glycerin
milk
Dietitian noteMilk (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
Sugars (glucose syrup, sugar), coconut, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, whey powder, glycerin, sorbitol syrup, glycerol monostearate, sunflower lecithin, polyglycerol polyricinoleate, artificial coconut flavor, potassium sorbate, artificial vanilla flavor, xanthan gum. Contains: Milk. May contain: Peanuts, eggs, wheat, sulfites.
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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.