Is Jojo's Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bites Alpha-Gal?


Ingredients
DARK CHOCOLATE (UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VANILLA), HEMP PROTEIN, COCONUT OIL, GLUTEN-FREE PRETZELS (CASSAVA FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, CHICKPEA FLOUR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, CHICKPEA PROTEIN, SEA SALT, DATE NECTAR, YEAST, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), CRUSHED PEPPERMINT (PURE CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE SYRUP, RED CABBAGE & PURPLE CARROTS FOR COLOR, PURE PEPPERMINT OIL), SEA SALT. ALLERGEN INFORMATION: CONTAINS COCONUT. *MADE IN A FACILITY/ON MACHINERY THAT ALSO PRODUCES DAIRY PRODUCTS AND CASHEWS, PEANUTS, SOY, AND OTHER NUTS.
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.


