Is Nature Valley Crunchy Dipped Chocolate Granola Squares 132g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Description

Crunchy, chocolate-dipped granola squares deliver a crisp bite and sweet cocoa finish; texture is firm with visible crumbly edges. Commonly eaten as quick snacks, lunchbox treats, or on-the-go pick-me-ups. Reviewers praise portability and satisfying crunch, while some note occasional uneven coating and varying sweetness between packs across different package sizes.

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Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

dry whole milk
milk
natural flavor

dry whole milk

Dietitian note

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

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Ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil, Rice Flour, Corn Syrup, Cocoa, Cane Syrup, Honey, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Dry Whole Milk, Baking Soda. Contains: Milk, Soy; May Contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Macadamia Nut, And Pecan Ingredients.

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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.