Is GLUTEN FREE SHORTBREAD COOKIE DIPPED IN DECADENT CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Crunchy outer edge gives way to a tender, crumbly shortbread center, contrasted by a smooth chocolate coating that imparts a balanced cocoa finish. Commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea, served alongside desserts, taken on the go for snacking, or presented on platters at social gatherings or as after meal treats.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk
milk powder
butter
natural chocolate flavoring

milk

Dietitian note

Milk (dairy) is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

milk powder

butter

natural chocolate flavoring

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Ingredients

Corn Flour, Dark Chocolate (Cacao Mass, Sugar, Cacao Butter, Soy Lecithin), Corn Starch, Sugar, Palm Fat, Butter (Milk), Milk Powder, Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Leavening Agent (Ammonium Bicarbonate), Baking Soda, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Chocolate Flavoring, Contains Milk And Soy, May Contain Lupine And Tree Nuts (Coconut And Chestnut), Contains Milk And Soy, May Contain Lupine And Tree Nuts (Coconut And Chestnut)

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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.