Is Palmer Candy Sea Salt Caramels Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • milk
  • anhydrous milk fat
  • whey powder
  • natural and artificial vanilla flavors

milk

Dietitian note

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

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Calories, Total Fat, Sodium, Total Carbohydrate, Protein, Caramel Centers (corn Syrup, Sugar, Powdered Sugar [sugar, Cornstarch], Palm Oil, Whey Powder, Invert Syrup, Salt, Natural And Artificial Vanilla Flavors, Egg Whites), Dark Chocolate (sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin [an Emulsifier], Vanilla), Sea Salt, Dark Confectionery Coating (sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa [processed With Alkali], Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Soy Lecithin [an Emulsifier], Salt, Vanillin [artificial Flavoring]). Contains: Milk, Egg And Soy. This Product Was Manufactured And Packaged In A Facility Where Peanuts, Tree Nuts And Wheat Are Present.

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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.

About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
SweetSaltyChocolateyRich
Texture
GooeyCreamySmooth
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go