Is Riesen Dark Chocolate - Chewy Toffee 110g Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 4 ingredients that do not comply and 1 ingredient that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • whey powder
  • milk
  • condensed skimmed milk
  • condensed whey
  • humectant sorbitol syrup

whey powder

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk (dairy) and thus contains alpha-gal.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Ingredients

Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Condensed Whey (Milk), Cocoa Mass* (10%), Palm Fat, Condensed Skimmed Milk, Cocoa, Cocoa Butter, Humectant Sorbitol Syrup, Butterfat (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Modified Starch, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins, Vanilla Extract, *Made from the Gavoa Cocoa Blend

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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 · Bar

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
ChewyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go