Is Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Kit Alpha-Gal?

Ingredients

DARK MELTING WAFERS (CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, GLYCERYL LACTO ESTERS), NONFAT DRY MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA, SOY LECITHIN, SALT). WHITE MELTING WAFERS (CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, GLYCERYL LACTO ESTERS), NONFAT DRY MILK, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), PEPPERMINT CANDY (RICE SYRUP, SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), NATURAL PEPPERMINT FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, TURMERIC (COLOR)).

What is a Alpha-Gal 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.

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