Is Rolo Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy 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

  • lactose
  • milk
  • high fructose corn syrup- skim milk
  • salt lecithin

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

Sweet, creamy centers contrast with a firmer, glossy exterior, offering a smooth, melt-in-mouth texture and moderate chew. Commonly eaten as individual snacks, in candy bowls, party favors, or used as baking toppers. Customer reviews note consistent bite size, satisfying texture, convenient packaging, occasional softness variance, and some wrapper-opening difficulties reported.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup- Skim Milk, Vegetable Oil [palm Oil, Shea Oil, Sunflower Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, And/or Safflower Oil], Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil], Chocolate, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Lactose (milk) Salt Lecithin (soy), Pgpr, Baking Soda, Vanillin 9artificial Flavor). Contains: Milk, Soy.

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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

Rolo Creamy Caramels in Rich Chocolate Candy is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweetRich
Texture
CreamyChewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go