Is M&S Food Collection Single Origin Smooth Hazelnut Vegan Chocolate Alpha-Gal Friendly?

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

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment

not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Cane Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Hazelnut Paste (20%), Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Vanilla Extract, Gianduja Chocolate contains Cocoa Solids 42% minimum, Produced using Cocoa Mass from Peruvian Cocoa Beans. Contains Hazelnut, Soya. Not suitable for those with a nut and peanut allergy. Prepared according to a vegan recipe. Not suitable for those with a milk allergy because this allergen is present in the environment.

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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.