Is Romeo Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 6 ingredients that do not comply and 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's not alpha-gal friendly

  • sweet whey powder
  • lactose
  • milk
  • whole milk powder
  • milk chocolate
  • hydrolysed milk protein
  • lecithins
  • sorbitan monostearate
  • glycerol

sweet 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

COCONUT FILLING (64%) (DESICCATED COCONUT (38%), Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Humectant: Glycerol, Emulsifier: Sorbitan Monostearate, Salt, Hydrolysed Milk Protein, Flavouring), MILK CHOCOLATE (36%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Lactose (Milk), Sweet Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya), Salt, Vanilla Extract).

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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

Dessert · Bar

Flavor
SweetMilkyCocoa
Texture
CreamySoftDense
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