Is GRANOLA BAR, DARK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
ROLLED OATS, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), INVERT SUGAR, DICED DATES (DATES, RICE FLOUR), BROWN RICE SYRUP, SOY CRISP (ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT), ROASTED PEANUTS, FANCY MOLASSES, CARAMEL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL BLEND [SUNFLOWER OIL, ANTIOXIDANTS (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT)], SEA SALT, CAFFEINE, SOYBEAN OIL, COBALAMIN, AGAR.
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.


