Is milk chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 5 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

milk solids 14% minimum
butter oil
milk
whey powder
dried skimmed milk
lecithins

milk solids 14% minimum

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass*, dried skimmed milk, whey powder (milk), butter oil (milk), emulsifiers: lecithins (soya), polyglycerol polyricinoleate, vanilla extract "rainforest alliance certified, find out more at ra,org cocoa solids 27% minimum, milk solids 14% minimum, allergy advice for allergens, see ingredients in bold, may also contain almonds, hazelnuts, barley and wheat, dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians, nutrition this pack contains 5 servings, typical values per 100g per 3 squares (20g) energy 2177kl/

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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.