Is Milk Chocolate Pistachio Truffles Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milkfat
lactose
milk
skim milk
milk chocolate

milkfat

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Milkfat comes from milk (dairy), the nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mamals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

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lactose

milk

skim milk

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Ingredients

milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk, chocolate, skim milk, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin (emulsifier), barley malt powder, vanillin (arunciar flavoring)], vegetable otheoconut, palm kernel), sugar, cocoa butter, pistachio paste, lactose, artificial flavors, soy lecithin emulsifier). milk,

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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.