Is FitJoy® Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • lactose
  • whey protein concentrate
  • milk
  • nonfat milk
  • whey protein cocoa crisp
  • milk protein isolate
  • whey protein isolate
  • dairy protein blend
  • natural flavor
  • calcium carbonate

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Dairy Protein Blend [ Whey Protein Isolate , Milk Protein Isolate , Whey Protein Cocoa Crisp , Whey Protein Isolate , Whey Protein Concentrate , Tapioca Starch , Cocoa ( Processed with Alkali ) , Calcium Carbonate , Sunflower Lecithin ] , Vitafiber ( Isomalto-oligosaccharides ) , Peanut Flavored Coating ( Sugar , Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil , Partially Defatted Peanut Flour , Nonfat Milk , Peanut Oil , Soy Lecithin , Salt ) , Vegetable Glycerin , Water , Chicory Root Fiber , Peanuts , Natural Flavor , Cocoa ( Processed with Alkali ) , High Oleic Sunflower Oil ( with Tocopherols To Protect Flavor ) , Cocoa Butter , Salt , Sunflower Lecithin , Stevia .

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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

FitJoy® Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bar is available at 2 retailers

KrogerRalphs

About this product

Protein Bar · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateyNuttySweet
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoBreakfast