Is Holiday Macaroons Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 7 ingredients that do not comply and 2 ingredients that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk chocolate
carrageenans
skim milk powder
reduced-fat milk
milk powder
butter
cream
natural flavors
natural flavor

milk chocolate

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

SUGAR, ALMOND FLOUR, EGG WHITES, CREAM, BUTTER, CHOCOLATE (CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN), EGGS, CORNSTARCH, HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, HAZELNUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN), ALMOND BUTTER, EGG WHITE POWDER, WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR), REDUCED-FAT MILK, MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SKIM MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN), RAPESEED OIL, ORANGE CONCENTRATE, PRALINE (SUGAR, HAZELNUTS, ALMONDS, NATURAL VANILLA POWDER), WHITE CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), PISTACHIO BUTTER, SKIM MILK POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, GLUCOSE SYRUP (WHEAT), FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES (COLORS), ORANGES, HAZELNUT FLOUR, CARAMEL (COLOR), SPICES (GINGER, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, CLOVE), WATER, GINGER, TURMERIC (COLOR), SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, PAPRIKA (COLOR), EXHAUSTED VANILLA SEEDS, CITRIC ACID, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, PECTIN, CARRAGEENANS, ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL.

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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.