Is Russell Stover Assorted Chocolates in Pets Themed Heart Shaped Box Alpha-Gal Friendly?


Ingredients
milk chocolate (sugar , whole milk , butter , soy lecithin (emulsifier) , vanillin (artificial flavor)), corn syrup, sugar, dark chocolate (sugar , chocolate processed with alkali , cocoa butter , milk fat , soy lecithin (emulsifier) , vanillin (artificial flavor) , condensed milk , coconut with sodium metabisulfite (preserves whiteness) , brown sugar , cream), palm kernel oil, invert sugar, molasses, cherries (cherries , corn syrup , high fructose corn syrup , water , sugar , citric acid , sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate , sulfur dioxide (preserves color) , red 40), almonds, sorbitol, salt, cocoa powder, honey, dried egg whites, natural and artificial flavors, butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier), invertase enzyme, tapioca flour, colors red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, citric acid, soybean oil, sodium benzoate, tocopherols (a natural antioxidant), pecans and walnuts
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.


