Is Lotte Choco Pies Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Sugar, Corn Starch Syrup, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Stearin Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Stearin Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Glycerin Esters of Fatty Acids, Tocopherol), Shortening (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Stearin Oil, Beef Tallow, Soy Lecithin, D-tocopherol), Cocoa Preparation (Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass), Cocoa Powder, Contains 2% or Less of: D-sorbitol, Glycerin, Ethanol, Egg, Lactose, Glucose, Torte (Soybean Oil, D-sorbitol, Glycerin, Esters of Fatty Acids, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Ethanol, Sucrose Esters of Atty Acids, Water0, Acidity Regulators (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Calcium Phosphate (Mono-basic)), Geltain, Salt, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin, Glycerin Esters of Fatty Acids), Artificial Flavors, Mixed Formulation [Emulsifier (Sodium Caseinate), Acidity Regulator (Calcium Hydroxide), Arabic Gum], Vanillin, Xanthan Gum, Diced Peanut, Almond Powder.
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.


