Is H‑E‑B Select Ingredients Granola with Dark Chocolate Pieces and Roasted Hazelnuts Alpha-Gal Friendly?

Ingredients

WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, CANE SUGAR, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE PIECES (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), SUNFLOWER OIL, GRATED DESICCATED COCONUT, ROASTED HAZELNUTS, WHEAT FLOUR, GLUCOSE SYRUP (WHEAT), LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, CORN STARCH, CARAMEL, WHEAT MALT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, BARLEY AND WHEAT MALT FLOUR, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

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.

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