Is M&M'S, Holiday Peanut Butter Chocolate Christmas Candy Bag, 10 Oz Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • lactose
  • milkfat
  • skim milk
  • milk chocolate
  • natural flavor
  • less than 1% - corn syrup, natural flavor, salt, dextrin, coloring
  • dextrose
  • artificial and natural flavors

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals, and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Festively colored candy offers a creamy center contrasted by a crisp, candy-coated shell; flavor is sweet and smooth with a melt-in-mouth finish. Commonly used for snacking, holiday bowls, baking, and gift-giving. Reviews note consistent taste and festive appearance, with occasional packaging or melting complaints, and suitable for sharing at gatherings.

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Ingredients

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milkfat, Lactose, Peanuts, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial and Natural Flavors), Sugar, Peanut Butter (Partially Defatted Peanuts, Palm Oil), Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cornstarch, Dextrose, Less Than 1% - Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Salt, Dextrin, Coloring (Includes Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 2), Carnauba Wax, Propyl Gallate To Maintain Freshness, Gum Acacia

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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.

Where to buy

M&M'S, Holiday Peanut Butter Chocolate Christmas Candy Bag, 10 Oz is available at 5 retailers

VitacostTargetHarris TeeterWalmartWalgreens

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
SweetChocolateyNuttyRich
Texture
CrunchyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoTopping