Is DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND PROTEIN BARS, DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
ORGANIC CRUNCH [ORGANIC HEXANE FREE SOY CRISPS (ORGANIC SOY PROTEIN, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE), ORGANIC BROWN CRISP RICE, ORGANIC ROLLED OATS], ORGANIC CHOCOLATE (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, ORGANIC COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ORGANIC VANILLA), ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC AGAVE SYRUP, ORGANIC ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC FLAXSEED, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN, ORGANIC ARABIC GUM.
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.


